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People suffer when they pursue a life or chase a dream that doesn’t belong to them.

Caroline Myss

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Caroline Myss
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: December 2
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Radio Personality
Chicago
Illinois
People
Chase
Belong
Pursue
Suffer
Suffering
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Life

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