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We have to overlook our obsession with the physical body to see what our surroundings really say about our souls.
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The perks of being mistakenly recognized as a famous actor eventually waned when I recognized real fame.
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Are the angels partying in heaven just like the dogs in my favorite childhood book?
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How two toy dinosaurs helped me see the fragile spirituality of our world.
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The human desire to fly--physically and spiritually--is a profound way to transcend like the angels.
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When I was a child, an unusual cartoon taught me how to understand my true self and my spirituality.
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What do iPods and cell phones have in common with Jacob's ladder?