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“Wrapped in the deep fragrance of the forest, I listen to the flapping of the birds' wings, to the stirring of the ferns. I'm freed from gravity and float up--just a little--from the ground and drift in the air. Of course I can't stay there forever. It's just a momentary sensation--open my eyes and it's gone. Still, it's an overwhelming experience. Being able to float in the air.”

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Book:The Lifted Veil
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Author:Ranata Suzuki
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Book:Perpetua: A Bride, a Martyr, a Passion
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