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There is a spirit that guides us, if we will listen. It speaks softly. In order to hear it we must still our thoughts and meditate.

Frederick Lenz

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Frederick Lenz
Age: 48 †
Born: 1950
Born: February 9
Died: 1998
Died: April 12
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San Diego
California
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