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Most people are slow to champion love because they fear the transformation it brings into their lives. And make no mistake about it: love does take over and transform the schemes and operations of our egos in a very mighty way.
Aberjhani
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Aberjhani
Age: 67
Born: 1957
Born: July 8
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