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Begin to build up confidence and joy in your own richness. That richness is the essence of generosity. It is the essence of resourcefulness that you can deal with whatever is available around you and not feel poverty stricken.

Chogyam Trungpa

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Chogyam Trungpa
Age: 47 †
Born: 1940
Born: January 1
Died: 1987
Died: April 4
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