Inner Reflections, a beautiful 2011 Engagement Calendar, landed on my desk recently. It contains stunning artwork along with inspiring quotes from Paramahansa Yogananda. The quotes are so inspiring and the images come alive. Thanks to the Self-Realization Fellowship for sharing these: Credits for the images below: 2011 Inner Reflections Engagement Calendar, Self-Realization Fellowship, copyright ©…

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