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Growth begins when we start to accept our own weakness


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One of the marvelous things about community is that it enables us to welcome and help people in a way we couldn't as individuals.



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I am struck by how sharing our weakness and difficulties is more nourishing to others than sharing our qualities and successes.



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Love is to recognize that the other person is a person, is precious, is important and has value.



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