A Quote by Stephen Nachmanovitch

Mastery means responsibility, ability to respond in real time to the need of the moment. Intuitive or inspired living means not just passively hearing the voice, but acting on it.

Stephen Nachmanovitch

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Ability Acting Hearing Inspired Intuitive Just Living Mastery Means Moment Need Real Real Time Respond Responsibility Time Voice

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Stephen Nachmanovitch
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Born: 1950

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