A Quote by Frederick Lenz

People who are enlightened in previous lifetimes have a certain degree of difficulty in regaining their enlightenment. Sometimes it comes in childhood. Sometimes it takes many years to reintegrate the personality structure that they gained when they first entered into this world.

Frederick Lenz

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Certain Childhood Degree Difficulty Enlightened Enlightenment Entered First Gained Lifetimes Many People Personality Previous Previous Life Sometimes Structure Takes This World World Years

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Frederick Lenz
American - Author
February 9, 1950 - April 12, 1998

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Frederick Lenz

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Frederick Lenz

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