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Thoughts on Stillness — From One Who’s Rarely Still

Leslie Garrett by Leslie Garrett | October 8th, 2009 | Comments (0)
topic: Green Living, Personal Growth | tags: calm the mind, eco-friendly, eco-living, enjoy the moment, Green Living, how to slow down, living in the moment, living in the present, quiet time, relaxation, stillness

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Perhaps stillness comes naturally to some people. I, however, am not one.

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