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"Vous n'êtes pas entré dans ce monde. Vous en êtes sorti, comme une vague de l'océan. Vous n'êtes pas un étranger ici."

Alan Watts

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You are a natural part of the world, just like a wave is a natural part of the ocean. Imagine you are walking along the beach, and you watch waves forming and crashing onto the shore. The waves are born from the ocean, they are not separate from it; they belong to it. In the same way, you are born from the world around you — from nature, from the universe — and are deeply connected to it. You are not an outsider; you belong here completely. This means you are made of the same things as everything else in the world, and you fit right in with everything around you. Think about how a tree is rooted in the earth and reaches up to the sky, getting its needed nutrients from the soil. You too get everything you need from the world around you. By understanding this connection, you can feel more at peace and more integrated with your surroundings. Remembering this can help you feel more comfortable and grounded in your life, recognizing that you have a place and a purpose here.

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