The spiritual life is not a life before, after, or beyond our everyday…

Henri Nouwen
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The spiritual life is not a life before, after, or beyond our everyday existence. No, the spiritual life can only be real when it is lived in the midst of the pains and joys of the here and now. ✨ Henri J. M. Nouwen (2016). The Spiritual Life: Eight Essential Titles by Henri Nouwen, p.9, HarperCollins
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