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“My personal opinion is that the neutral position on the mood spectrum—what I called emotional sea level—is not happiness but rather contentment and the calm acceptance that is the goal of many kinds of spiritual practice.”

Quote by Andrew Weil

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Andrew Weil, M.D., born on June 8, 1942, is a renowned American physician, author, and advocate for integrative medicine. He has had a significant influence in the field of integrative medicine, promoting the combination of traditional and modern medicine to provide comprehensive healthcare. more

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