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“The crucial point is: by changing ourselves, we change the world. As we become more loving on the inside, healing occurs on the outside. Much like the rising of the sea level lifts all ships, so the radiance of unconditional love within a human heart lifts all of life.”

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Book:Letting Go: The Pathway To Surrender
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David R. Hawkins
David R. Hawkins

David R. Hawkins was a renowned American author and psychologist, known for his research in the fields of human consciousness and spiritual growth. He is best known for his book 'Power: The New Science of Consciousness,' which proposed a system of levels of human consciousness. more

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