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Change is possible, but it must start with self-acceptance.

Alexander Lowen

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Alexander Lowen
Age: 97 †
Born: 1910
Born: December 23
Died: 2008
Died: October 28
Psychotherapist
New York City
New York
Compassion
Possible
Start
Change
Self
Must
Acceptance

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