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“It's tough to have an authentic relationship with awe in the age of awesome, a word that has become so overused as to be drained of its meaning.”

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Book:Real Love: The Art of Mindful Connection

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Real Love: The Art of Mindful Connection

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Sharon Salzberg

Sharon Salzberg is a renowned author and mindfulness meditation teacher. Born in New York in 1952, she has a deep interest in Eastern philosophy and meditation from a young age. Her works cover a wide range of topics including personal growth, spiritual cultivation, and Buddhist wisdom, which have won her a large following among readers. more

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