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Alan Watts

No work or love will flourish out of guilt, fear, or hollowness of heart, just as no valid plans for the future can be made by those who have no capacity for living now.

Alan Watts

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If you approach your work or relationships feeling guilty, afraid, or emotionally empty, they won’t grow or succeed. Similarly, you can’t make meaningful plans for the future if you’re unable to fully experience and engage with the present moment.

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