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Ryan Beacham
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We do not “come into” this world; we come out of it, as leaves from a tree. As the ocean “waves,” the universe “peoples.” Every individual is an expression of the whole realm of nature, a unique action of the total universe.
“I am an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them have never happened.”
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“Set aside a certain number of days, during which you shall be content with the scantiest and cheapest fare, with course and rough dress, saying to yourself the while: 'Is this the condition that I feared?”
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“I can't give you a sure-fire formula for success, but I can give you a formula for failure: try to please everybody all the time.”
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“None of us will ever accomplish anything excellent or commanding except when he listens to this whisper which is heard by him alone.”
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“Accept — then act. Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it. Always work with it, not against it. Make it your friend and ally, not your enemy. This will miraculously transform your whole life.”
― The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
― The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
Ryan’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Ryan’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
267 books
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167 friends
154 books
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18 friends
151 books
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18 friends
3 books
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8 friends
226 books
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37 friends
250 books
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8 friends
5 books
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3 friends
66 books
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26 friends
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