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“Stress is an ignorant state. It believes that everything is an emergency.”

Quote by Natalie Goldberg

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Natalie Goldberg

Natalie Goldberg is an American author recognized for her work at the intersection of Zen Buddhism and creative writing. Born in 1948, she has authored several books that delve into the fusion of mindfulness and writing, with 'Writing Down the Bones' being particularly influential. more

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