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As we practice meditation we are bringing forth ease, presence, compassion, wisdom & trust.

Sharon Salzberg

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Sharon Salzberg
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: August 5
Author
Writer
New York City
New York
Compassion
Trust
Wisdom
Practice
Bringing
Ease
Forth
Presence
Meditation

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