I always have the feeling that I'm just another human being.

From "Words of Wisdom: 2003 Calendar." Copyright © Margaret Gee, 2002. Reprinted by arrangement with Andrews McMeel Publishing.

C O M I N G   S O O N : Beliefnet's video webcast of the Dalai Lama's talks in Boston and New York. To find out more about these events, see: The Initiatives Foundation Boston, September 14th Mind & Body Institute New York, September 21st

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