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“Depression demands that we reject simplistic answers, both 'religious' and 'scientific,' and learn to embrace mystery, something our culture resists. . . . Embracing the mystery of depression does not mean passivity or resignation. It means moving into a field of forces that seem alien but is in fact one's deepest self. It means waiting, watching, listening, suffering, and gathering whatever self-knowledge one can—and then making choices based on that knowledge, no matter how difficult. One begins the slow walk back to health by choosing each day things that enliven one's selfhood and resisting things that do not.”

Quote by Parker J. Palmer

Book:Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation
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Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation

This book delves into the idea that true fulfillment comes from aligning one's work and life with their deepest passions and talents. It encourages readers to listen to the subtle cues of their own lives to discover their unique calling. more

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Parker J. Palmer
Parker J. Palmer

Parker J. Palmer is an American author and educator renowned for his works in the fields of personal and community wisdom, emphasizing how education can promote the wholeness of individuals and societies. more

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