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“[D]etachment means letting go and nonattachment means simply letting be. (95)”

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Stephen Levine was an American poet, born on July 17, 1937, and passed away on January 17, 2016. His poetry is known for its profound emotion and philosophical insights, and has been beloved by readers worldwide. more

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