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“The art of life is to stay wide open and be vulnerable, yet at the same time to sit with the mystery and the awe and with the unbearable pain - to just be with it all.”

Quote by Ram Dass

Book:Polishing the Mirror: How to Live from Your Spiritual Heart

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Polishing the Mirror: How to Live from Your Spiritual Heart

This book explores the principles and practices of spiritual living, offering insights on how to connect with one's spiritual essence and integrate it into daily life. more

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Ram Dass, born Stephen R. Levine, is an American spiritual teacher, author, and lecturer. Born on April 6, 1931, he is renowned for his influence on the 1960s and 1970s counterculture movement. Dass met his spiritual teacher Neem Karoli Baba in India and became his disciple, which profoundly impacted his life and teachings. His book 'Be Here Now' became a classic in the spiritual movement. more

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