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Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life With the Heart of a Buddha

by Tara Brach (Goodreads Author)

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“In water, like in books—you can leave your life.”
― Lidia Yuknavitch, The Chronology of Water

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“Try not to resist the changes that come your way. Instead let life live through you. And do not worry that your life is turning upside down. How do you know that the side you are used to is better than the one to come?”
― Rumi

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“There are only so many plots in the world. It's how they unfold that makes them interesting.”
― Lauren Beukes, The Shining Girls

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“You should always be kind to people, Ava. You never know what sorrows they’re carrying around.”
― Anita Diamant, The Boston Girl

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“I was reminded of the Four Immutable Laws of the Spirit: Whoever is present are the right people. Whenever it begins is the right time. Whatever happens is the only thing that could have happened. And when it's over, it's over.”
― Anne Lamott, Some Assembly Required: A Journal of My Son's First Son

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