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Mark Nepo is an American poet, writer, and speaker known for his profound spiritual insights and unique perspectives on life. His work blends poetry, philosophy, and psychology, aiming to help readers explore the meaning of life and the inner peace within.

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“I was raised Jewish by atheistic-agnostic parents. During this journey, I had people from all walks and all faiths try to help. A Jewish priest who I was friends with wanted to lay hands on me - I didn't ask questions about how - I just said when and where and how often do you want to do it? I didn't argue.”

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“Those who truly love us will never knowingly ask us to be other than we are”

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Book:The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have (Gift Edition)

Source: The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have (Gift Edition)

“Anything or anyone that asks you to be other than yourself is not holy, but is trying only to fill its own need.”

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Book:The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have (Gift Edition)

Source: The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have (Gift Edition)

“Repetition is not failure. Ask the waves, ask the leaves, ask the wind.”

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Book:The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want By Being Present in the Life You Have

Source: The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want By Being Present in the Life You Have

“We are all continually asked to learn how to ask for what we need, only to practice accepting what we're given.”

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“What will you do today, knowing that you are one of the rarest forms of life to ever walk the Earth? How will you carry yourself? What will you do with your hands? Tomorrow you could die, but today you are precious and rare and awake. Grateful and awake, ask what you need to know now. Say what you feel now. Love what you love now.”

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Author:Mark Nepo