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The reason why we're not happy is because we believe consciously and subconsciously that we're separate from god, eternal awareness.

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
Karma
Separate
Yoga
Awareness
Eternal
Happy
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