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There are times when we feel emotionally constipated – stuck on the same track of self-defeating thought that keeps us running in place. This tendency stems from egoic fixation, in which we only think of ourselves – as opposed to our higher purpose, connection to God, or service to others. We are consumed by an internal boogeyman, instead of trusting that the Unseen Presence has it under control. Turn the page…

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The average person achieves a fraction of their true potential. I wonder if this has anything to do with the way we envision our lives (?) Do you see yourself in a self-deprecating, one down position in which you settle for remnants?

Do you view yourself as a conqueror,or as a person who is more frequently cowed by their circumstance? Our expectations are the most powerful indicators of who we become. Turn the page…

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