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Emily Dickinson

The soul should always stand ajar, ready to welcome the ecstatic experience.

Experience

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Emily Dickinson suggests that our inner self ought to remain open and receptive, not closed off or rigid. This openness allows us to fully embrace moments of intense joy or inspiration when they unexpectedly arrive.

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