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Life is the power to perceive. Without perception there is no life, and what is most endemic to perception is power.

Frederick Lenz

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Frederick Lenz
Age: 48 †
Born: 1950
Born: February 9
Died: 1998
Died: April 12
Author
Entrepreneur
San Diego
California
Life
Endemic
Perceive
Perception
Power
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From a Buddhist perspective, it is incorrect to always assume that we know what is best.
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Next to meditation itself, I really can't think of anything more important than the development of your career.
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The description you have been given of the world is an aberrant one. It does not accept and give proper place to the nagual, to the mysterious unknown that is our heritage.
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The person who practices advanced meditation is usually not married, some are. They usually don't have children, some do. But chances are they will not marry or have children because it demands to much time.
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Get your emotions under control and your life under control. Work really hard and don't make a big deal out of yourself. Have humility. Believe in yourself. Don't get a fanatical fixation on a teacher.
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