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The movement of the heart as we practice generosity in the outer world mirrors the movement of the heart when we let go of conditioned views about ourselves on our inner journey. Letting go creates a joyful sense of space in our minds

Sharon Salzberg

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Sharon Salzberg
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: August 5
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