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“All of humanity’s problems,” Blaise Pascal said in 1654, “stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.”

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Diedrich Bader3 years ago

@ITsKPough13 Well said

Priyanka Kamath3 years ago

EVERYTHING ✨

Parv Sharma3 years ago

Show the tattoo mate? I’m looking for ideas haha

drosselmayer093 years ago

It takes peace of mind to examine ourselves. We ought to listen carefully and come to terms with our subconscious beliefs, expectations, or sentiment driven goals that we may have adopted some time in the past. To let go of anything requires quiet contemplation through solitude.

Cancelo Sam 🇿🇦3 years ago

Oh wow — Classic video and advice. I thank you and admire you a lot!

i3 years ago

In a bathroom alone ( out of terror 😂) 🙏🐥

Farhan Mallick3 years ago

Love your work. Respect from Pakistan

Cancelo Sam 🇿🇦3 years ago

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Ordinary Mastery | John Durrant3 years ago

I'd add that all of humanity's problems stem from our inability to recognise our interbeing.

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