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The Deepest Hunger In Life Is A Secret That Is Revealed Only When A Person Is Willing To Unlock A Hidden Part Of The Self. In The Ancient Traditions Of Wisdom, This Quest Has Been Likened To Diving For The Most Precious Pearl In Existence, A Poetic Way Of Saying That You Have To Swim Far Out Beyond Shallow Waters, Plunge Deep Into Yourself, And Search Patiently Until The Pearl Beyond Price Is Found.

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The Deepest Hunger In

Deepak Chopra

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The Deepest Hunger In Life Is A Secret That Is Revealed Only When A Person Is Willing To Unlock A Hidden Part Of The Self. In The Ancient Traditions Of Wisdom, This Quest Has Been Likened To Diving For The Most Precious Pearl In Existence, A Poetic Way Of Saying That You Have To Swim Far Out Beyond Shallow Waters, Plunge Deep Into Yourself, And Search Patiently Until The Pearl Beyond Price Is Found.

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Balance And Harmony

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