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\"\"<\/a>Vanity…Vanity…(another\u00a0word for “ego”) – Everyone’s problem but MINE!<\/p>\n

Have you ever noticed how vain we are?<\/p>\n

You, of course. Not me.<\/p>\n

What about the author who advertises he or she is a “Bestselling Author.”<\/p>\n

If you were really a “bestselling” author, wouldn’t we know that already? If you have to tell people you are, you aren’t.<\/p>\n

As for me, I’m an “Author, Speaker, Life Coach, Spiritual Teacher.”<\/p>\n

That’s different! LOL!<\/p>\n

A little Saturday afternoon satire, garnished with a slice of truth.<\/p><\/div>\n

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