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Reincarnation is not what a lot of people think. Yes, we are eternal. No, everyone does not attain enlightenment it's not necessary life is smarter than we are.

Frederick Lenz

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Frederick Lenz
Age: 48 †
Born: 1950
Born: February 9
Died: 1998
Died: April 12
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Entrepreneur
San Diego
California
Necessary
Eternal
Everyone
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Reincarnation
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Life
Smarter
People
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