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“To live more voluntarily is to live more deliberately, intentionally and purposefully - in short, it is to live more consciously. We cannot be deliberate when we are distracted from life. We cannot be intentional when we are not paying attention. We cannot be purposeful when we are not being present.”

Quote by Duane Elgin

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Duane Elgin is an author who focuses on personal growth, social change, and sustainability. His works, such as 'The Living Universe' and 'Voluntary Simplicity', have had a profound impact on modern life philosophy. more

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