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“Just because we love someone, we begin to notice that love is an experience and we have to do something with it. We don't have to marry people or date them because we care about them very deeply. It's an experience.”

Quote by Byron Katie

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Byron Katie
Byron Katie

Byron Katie, born Kathryn E.惠特克, is an American author and thinker known for her psychological and philosophical practice, 'The Work'. She was born on December 6, 1942, and is renowned for her simple yet effective method of identifying and changing negative thought patterns. Katie's work has helped thousands of people and has had a profound impact globally. more

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