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The soul is the lure of our becoming.

Jean Houston

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Jean Houston
Age: 87
Born: 1937
Born: May 10
Author
Philosopher
Writer
New York City
New York
Lure
Becoming
Soul

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Occasionally we will be overwhelmed, but mostly we will be enchanted.
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I've been around for a very long time, I've been around since God had baby cheeks.
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