“Things do fall apart. It is in their nature to do so. When we try to protect ourselves from the inevitability of change, we are not listening to the soul. We are listening to our fear of life and death, our lack of faith, our smaller ego's will to prevail. To listen to the soul is to stop fighting with life-to stop fighting when things fall apart, when they don't go our way, when we get sick, when we are betrayed or mistreated or misunderstood. To listen to the soul is to slow down, to feel deeply, to see ourselves clearly, to surrender to discomfort and uncertainty, and to wait.”
Quote by Elizabeth Lesser
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Elizabeth Lesser
Elizabeth Lesser is a renowned author whose works span personal growth, spiritual exploration, and women's leadership. Although her exact birth and death dates are unknown, her writing career has spanned many years, influencing generations of readers. more
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