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Everything has seasons, and we have to be able to recognize when something's time has passed and be able to move into the next season. Everything that is alive requires pruning as well, which is a great metaphor for endings.

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Henry Cloud
Age: 68
Born: 1956
Born: March 17
Preacher
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