Wash Your Own Dishes. Musings Blog. (2007-09-30). (Topic: Life)
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When people thank and tell you how much you've helped them, what they say has nothing to do with you. This is just their way of expressing joy in their own experience. Remember this, too, when people complain or criticize.
— Ken McLeod
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About Ken McLeod
Ken McLeod (born 1948) is a Buddhist teacher, writer, translator, and management consultant now retired and living in Northern California.
About Ken McLeod
Ken McLeod (born 1948) is a Buddhist teacher, writer, translator, and management consultant now retired and living in Northern California.
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