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What we call 'I' is just a swinging door, which moves when we inha

What we call ‘I’ is just a swinging door, which moves when we inhale and when we exhale. – Shunryu Suzuki

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Without accepting the fact that everything changes, we cannot find perfect composure. But unfortunately, although it is true, it is difficult for us to accept it. Because we cannot accept the truth of transience, we suffer. – Shunryu Suzuki

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