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“With mindfulness we have the choice of responding with compassion to the pain of craving, anger, fear and confusion. Without mindfulness we are stuck in the reactive pattern and identification that will inevitably create more suffering and confusion.”

Quote by Noah Levine

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Noah Levine is an American author born in 1971. His works primarily focus on adolescent growth, Buddhist philosophy, and self-discovery. Levine's writing is deeply influenced by Buddhist thought, and he explores themes of personal growth and spiritual development through his own experiences and insights. more

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