Our culture made a virtue of living only as extroverts. We discouraged the inner journey, the quest for a center. So we lost our center and have to find it again.

Anaïs Nin

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We have to let go of all blame, all attacking, all judging, to free our inner selves to attract what we say we want.

I will not look at another's bowl intent on finding fault: a training to be observed.

Not seeking, not expecting, she is present, and can welcome all things.

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