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\nNondual reality includes subject and object, each itself and freely transposing with the other; first this, now that \u2013 sometimes one drops away, sometimes the other, sometimes both drop away, sometimes one emerges from the other, sometimes both emerge together \u2013 but we rest nowhere. Resting nowhere and moving fluidly among these perspectives is the true practice of koan introspection<\/a> \u2013 helping us on our way.<\/p>\n

If You\u2019re Lucky, Your Heart Will Break<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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