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“There is a close relationship between a house full of possessions and a heart full of desires, between a cluttered closet and a crowded schedule, between having no place to put possessions and having no priorities for our life. These are precious clues. They remind us to slow down, to live in the present, to reduce the desires that drain our vitality, to clarify priorities so we can give our time and attention to what matters most. Tragically, in the press of modern life, we have managed to get backwards one of life's most vital truths: people are to be loved; things are to be used.”

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Eknath Easwaran
Eknath Easwaran

Eknath Easwaran was an Indian-American author known for his profound understanding of Eastern philosophy and spiritual life. His works blend the teachings of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Christianity, aiming to help readers achieve spiritual growth in their daily lives. Easwaran's works include 'The Power of Silence' and 'The Art of Living', which have a wide readership around the world. more

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