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“Letting go gives us freedom, and freedom is the only condition for happiness. If, in our heart, we still cling to anything - anger, anxiety, or possessions - we cannot be free.”
― The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation
― The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation
“The most precious gift we can offer anyone is our attention. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers.”
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“To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.”
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“Waking up this morning, I smile. Twenty-four brand new hours are before me. I vow to live fully in each moment and to look at all beings with eyes of compassion.”
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“Many people think excitement is happiness.... But when you are excited you are not peaceful. True happiness is based on peace.”
― The Art of Power
― The Art of Power
Helen’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Helen’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
6,906 books
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204 friends
622 books
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132 friends
835 books
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11 friends
235 books
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13 friends
1,370 books
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94 friends
3 books
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10 friends
278 books
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21 friends
2 books
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38 friends
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Favorite Genres
Adult Fiction, Art, Biography, Book Club, Chick-lit, Christian, Classics, Contemporary, Cooking, Crime, Fantasy, Fiction, Food, Historical fiction, History, Humor and Comedy, Literary Fiction, Memoir, Music, Mystery, Non-fiction, Philosophy, Poetry, Psychology, Romance, Science, Self help, Suspense, Spirituality, Sports, Thriller, Travel, and Young-adult
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