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“Rabindranath Tagore writes that the song he wanted to sing has never happened because he spent his days "stringing and unstringing" his instrument. Whenever I read these lines a certain sadness enters my soul. I get so preoccupied with the details and pressure of my schedule, with the hurry and worry of life, that I miss the song of goodness which is waiting to be sung through me.”

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Joyce Rupp is an American author known for her spiritual works. Her writings cover a range of topics including spiritual growth, religious life, and soul care, and have resonated with readers worldwide. more

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