"Energy directed with unwavering focus can bend the arc of destiny. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history — an essential principle for the reflective life."

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Insight & Reflection

When Daphne Athas speaks about history, it invites us to pause and reflect on our own journey. How often do we consider the subtle impacts of history in our daily lives? This thought-provoking perspective challenges conventional wisdom and encourages a deeper understanding of ourselves.

About Daphne Athas

Daphne Athas was an American author, best known for the 1971 novel Entering Ephesus, which was included on Time magazine's Ten Best Fiction List of 1971. Her other books include The Weather of the Heart, The Fourth World, and Greece by Prejudice. Athas was the recipient of the Sir Walter Raleigh Award for Fiction and the University of North Carolina's Lifetime Mentor Award.

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