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“Think of a single word. We'll use soul as our example. How do you define soul? Is it the same definition I use? Can it ever be it? My soul is not your soul. Our souls, our definitions, are shaped by the singular and cumulative experiences in our lives, the emotional weight we attach to a concept forever locked in the space behind our own eyes.”

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Chris Kluwe
Chris Kluwe

Chris Kluwe (born December 24, 1981) is a former American football player who served as a punter in the NFL, notably for the Minnesota Vikings. Beyond his football career, Kluwe gained recognition for his advocacy of LGBTQ+ rights, becoming one of the first active NFL players to publicly support same-sex marriage. He has continued his activism through writing and public speaking after retiring from professional football. more

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