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When you start using senses you've neglected, your reward is to see the world with completely fresh eyes.

Barbara Sher

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Barbara Sher
Age: 84 †
Born: 1935
Born: August 14
Died: 2020
Died: May 10
Author
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Motivational Speaker
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Detroit
Michigan
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Completely
Eyes
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Neglected
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Life
Fresh
World
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Senses

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Down deep we really know our worth, but we don't have easy access to that knowledge. We need to hear praise coming from outside ourselves or we won't remember that we deserve it.
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