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“There's an African proverb: 'When death finds you, may it find you alive.' Alive means living your own damned life, not the life that your parents wanted, or the life some cultural group or political party wanted, but the life that your own soul wants to live.”

Quote by Michael Meade

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Michael Meade is an American author, poet, storyteller, and musician. His works often explore the spiritual journey of humanity and the mythic traditions, beloved by readers worldwide. more

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