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Most people don't know how to listen because the major part of their attention is taken up by thinking.


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When you live in complete acceptance of what is, that is the end of all drama in your life.



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Observe your thoughts, don't believe them.



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Some changes look negative on the surface but you will soon realize that space is being created in your life for something new to emerge.



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