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patphil

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29. That's quite a profound post.

Reply to Lydia Leftcoast (Original post)

Mon May 11, 2026, 04:48 PM

23 hrs ago

I see. That leap of faith can only be taken in the moment that is the now. Then that moment slips into the past.
All change occurs in the current moment.
Take that leap with love in your heart, and no regrets.

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