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Put One Foot in Front of The Other

Yazan: Jaskaran | 17 July 2010 | No Comments
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Let no one be deluded that a knowledge of the path can substitute for putting one foot in front of the other. – M.C. Richards
We usually talk about the benefits of prayer and meditation and keeping good company. We may have the noblest of intentions, but just thinking about doing something is not enough. [...]

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