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“Almost everything you do, you do because you are afraid to die. And yet dying is exactly what you are doing, from the moment you are born. Two hours of absorption in a good Super Bowl telecast may distract you temporarily, but the fact remains. You were born as a sacrifice. And you can either participate in the sacrifice, dissolving in the giving of your gift, or you can resist it, which is your suffering.”

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David Deida
David Deida

David Deida, born on March 18, 1958, is a renowned author. His works primarily focus on personal growth, spiritual practice, and interpersonal relationships, enjoying great popularity among readers. more

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