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We know from science that nothing in the universe exists as an isolated or independent entity.
Margaret J. Wheatley
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Margaret J. Wheatley
Age: 83
Born: 1941
Born: January 1
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In this new world, you and I make it up as we go along, not because we lack expertise or planning skills, but because that is the nature of reality. Reality changes shape and meaning because of our activity. And it is constantly new. We are required to be there, as active participants. It can't happen without us and nobody can do it for us.
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Thinking is always dangerous to the status quo. [...] The moment you start thinking, you'll want to change something.
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