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You don’t need to be deadly serious (“The gods too are fond of a joke.” Aristotle)1
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You don’t need a guru, although one might help you to remember who you really are.
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You don’t need to seek any guidance from anyone else.
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You don’t need any one else’s permission.
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You don’t need to move to a new location.
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You don’t need to change your job.
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You don’t need any job (but if you are hungry for food that will make it more difficult: “He who is dying of hunger must be fed rather than taught.” Saint Thomas Aquinas)2
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You don’t need to be self employed.
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You don’t need to be the boss.
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You don’t need a new sexual partner.
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You don’t need any sexual partner.
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You don’t need to be straight or gay.
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You don’t need to be without flaws.
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You don’t need to be perfect.
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You don’t need to be in excellent health.
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You don’t need to “deserve” it, whatever that might mean.
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You don’t need to be without sin, or already be a “good” person (redemption is possible).
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You don’t need to find the one right spiritual path (any path will do).
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You don’t need to do meditation.
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You don’t need to do yoga.
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You don’t need to pray.
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You don’t need to be a particular color (but a suntan might help, or body paints).
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You don’t need to be a particular race.
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You don’t need to have a particular religion.
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You don’t need to have any religion.
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You don’t need to be skinny.
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You don’t need to be beautiful to look at.
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You don’t need to be rich.
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You don’t need any money at all.
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You don’t need to own any property.
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You don’t need to give all you own away.
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You don’t need to be poor or wretched.
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You don’t need to save the world (the world cannot be saved and does not need any saving).
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You don’t need a college or university education.
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You don’t need any formal education at all (you might be better off without it, or else you may have to unlearn much of what you think you know).
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You don’t need hair on your head.
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You don’t need to be young or old.
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You don’t need to know the right people.
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You don’t need to read the right books.
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You don’t need to read any books (except our books).
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You don’t need to take the right courses.
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You don’t need to take any courses (except our seminars).
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You don’t need to be in control of anything (well maybe your bladder and bowels).
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You don’t have to get everything done first (but don’t neglect the kids).
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You don’t need to be cool (but you can be).
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You don’t need to be popular (prom queens might have an advantage).
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You don’t need to be sexy.
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You don’t need to be lucky (but if you do get lucky after reading this, be sure to share your boon with us—well alright, at least share it with someone).
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You don’t need to have children.
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You don’t need to have the right friends.
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You don’t need to have any friends.
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You don’t need to go slow.
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You don’t need to go fast.
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You don’t need to do the right thing.
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You don’t need to do anything.
