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Most people are so distracted, 'busy' with their many activities, that they miss what a full life offers. They are like a person standing on the rim of the Grand Canyon, back to the canyon, staring at at cell phone to find an image of it. Unwilling to shift their focus from what is expected, the person will be unable to experience the Grand Canyon for what it is.

Peace,
Matthew

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