There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening, that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and will be lost.

You are unique, and if that is not fulfilled then something has been lost.
- Topic: Courage, Self
- Location: Lake Tahoe
- Photo: Jeffrey Benjamin
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