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Our moods and insights are transitory. This current is a flow of grace moving us to our right livelihood, companions, destiny.

Julia Cameron

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Julia Cameron
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: March 4
Film Director
Novelist
Poet
Screenwriter
Teacher
Writer
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