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We must unite amongst ourselves, rising above the differences in our backgrounds and outlooks so that we can together find the Truth that bridges all separation. We have to leave behind us the small competitions created by our egos so that we can act as One in our vital quest. Each of us is different. But we are different as each band of the rainbow is distinct from the others. The unity of our differences will produce majestic beauty and glorious Truth.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Excerpt from &#8220;A Living Lighthouse&#8221;: \u201cMy friends, words and concepts and logic are not the tools we will need to accomplish our quest. The world is already at war, with words the first of its weapons drawn. 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