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Deepak Chopra on Why a Meaningful Life Rests Upon Developing a Meaningful Self
By Darrah Brustein — 2018
Much like the problematic nature of building a home on a flimsy foundation, so is the challenge of going into the world and creating relationships with neglect for a positive relationship with yourself.
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