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That place is amazing to me. It's good to know it's there. We should all find one such place and partake of it often. Quieting the soul is important practice and not just when times get tough. The habit is helpful in any time; in prosperity or shortage, youth or seasoned age. Finding a place outside that feeds the soul makes it easier to find that place inside that does the same thing. Funny how that works. Environment is so important. Choose yours carefully. Wonderful things can happen in the right ones.
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David Facer is a professional life and corporate citizenship coach. For nine years he was as marketing executive for EMC Corporation in the US and the UK. Today he helps others walk their peculiar and wonderful path without apology. He helps businesses redefine customers and consumers as people, and return love to both the workplace and the services offered.
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