Rachel Naomi Remen describes the awe and power of the life force–that enables thin blades of grass to grow up through concrete sidewalks.
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She emphasizes that we cut ourselves off from the power of the life force when we edit ourselves in accordance with the approval and disapproval of others. the life force, which is the basis of authentic healing, is our birthright as human beings.