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God is the experience of looking at a tree and saying, 'Ah!

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Joseph Campbell
Age: 83 †
Born: 1904
Born: March 26
Died: 1987
Died: October 30
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Anthropologist
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Whatever the hell happens, say, 'This is what I need.'
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Any disaster you can survive is an improvement in your character, your stature, and your life
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Thinking in mythological terms helps to put you in accord with the inevitables of this vale of tears. You learn to recognize the positive values in what appear to be the negative moments and aspects of your life. The big question is whether you are going to be able to say a hearty yes to your adventure.
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