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As we follow a genuine path of practice, our sufferings may seem to increase because we no longer hide from them or from ourselves. when we do not follow the old habits of fantasy and escape, we are left facing the actual problems and contradictions of our life.
-Jack Kornfield
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As We Follow A Genuine Path Of

Jack Kornfield
As we follow a genuine path of practice, our sufferings may seem to increase because we no longer hide from them or from ourselves. when we do not follow the old habits of fantasy and escape, we are left facing the actual problems and contradictions of our life.
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