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“You change your future and influence it by how you are being every moment.”

Quote by Chris Prentiss

Book:That Was Zen, This Is Tao: Living Your Way to Enlightenment, Illustrated Edition

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Chris Prentiss, born in 1936, is an American author whose works span a variety of genres, including novels, autobiographies, and children's literature. Known for his unique narrative style and profound insights into human nature, Prentiss has gained a wide readership with his diverse body of work. more

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Book:That Was Zen, This Is Tao: Living Your Way to Enlightenment, Illustrated Edition

Source: That Was Zen, This Is Tao: Living Your Way to Enlightenment, Illustrated Edition

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Book:That Was Zen, This Is Tao: Living Your Way to Enlightenment, Illustrated Edition

Source: That Was Zen, This Is Tao: Living Your Way to Enlightenment, Illustrated Edition

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Book:That Was Zen, This Is Tao: Living Your Way to Enlightenment, Illustrated Edition

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Book:That Was Zen, This Is Tao: Living Your Way to Enlightenment, Illustrated Edition

Source: That Was Zen, This Is Tao: Living Your Way to Enlightenment, Illustrated Edition

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Book:That Was Zen, This Is Tao: Living Your Way to Enlightenment, Illustrated Edition

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