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A lion doesn’t kill every gazelle, it just kills one. In fact, when the lion has fed, gazelles will go on grazing right in the lion’s midst. Why? Certainly, the lion could pounce again, but it doesn’t. Somehow, the lion naturally obeys this life-giving law of limits, a law that keeps nature in balance and keeps the delicate cycle upon which all of life depends intact.",6,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":64,"quote_text":65,"author_id":5,"source_id":59,"has_image":22,"author":66,"source":67,"quote_tag":68,"commentary":69},3484143,"I’m from the Madeleine L’Engle school. The more she delves into science, the more she knows there’s a creator who’s behind these amazing laws, these amazing events. 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However, upon closer examination, it reveals a more profound insight: the notion that our understanding of the world's complexity and order can actually deepen our sense of awe and wonder, rather than diminish it. This paradox challenges the common assumption that scientific inquiry and spiritual pursuits are mutually exclusive, instead suggesting that they can inform and enrich each other.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, recognize that your pursuit of knowledge and understanding can be a catalyst for spiritual growth, rather than a barrier to it. By embracing the intricate beauty of the natural world and the laws that govern it, you can cultivate a sense of reverence and humility, ultimately leading to a more profound appreciation for the mysteries of existence.",{"id":71,"quote_text":72,"author_id":5,"source_id":59,"has_image":22,"author":73,"source":74,"quote_tag":75,"commentary":9},3484138,"No corporation has any power that people don’t give it. 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