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I believe that we are stewards of a time that is upon us - but often we need the encouragement of each other to be able to wake up to this extraordinary time and possibility.

Jean Houston

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Jean Houston
Age: 87
Born: 1937
Born: May 10
Author
Philosopher
Writer
New York City
New York
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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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We're in a decaying culture now. Naturally, the young people in the culture are going to feel themselves to be products of the decay.
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