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“The belief that a personal life exists apart from God creates experience disconnected from God. This is painful and frustrating. Our spiritual work is to break down the illusion that we have a life here and that a life of God is somewhere else.”

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Michael Beckwith
Michael Beckwith

Michael Beckwith, born in 1956, is a renowned author. His works cover a wide range of topics including personal growth, spiritual exploration, and soul development, which have won the favor of many readers. more

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