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“Be compassionate to everyone. Don't just search for whatever it is that annoys and frightens you-see beyond those things to the basic human being. Especially see the child in the man or woman. Even if they are destroying you, allow a moment to see how lost in their own delusion and suffering they are.”

Quote by Alice Walker

Book:The Cushion in the Road: Meditation and Wandering as the Whole World Awakens to Being in Harm's Way

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The Cushion in the Road: Meditation and Wandering as the Whole World Awakens to Being in Harm's Way

This book offers a reflective journey through the practice of meditation and the act of wandering, examining how these practices can provide insight and solace in the face of contemporary global issues and the feeling of being in harm's way. more

Author

Alice Walker is a renowned American author born on February 9, 1944. Her works are known for their profound social criticism and feminist ideas, with notable titles including 'The Color Purple' and 'Beloved'. more

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