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The list may be published.<\/p>\n<p>Please finish the sentence &#8220;My ultimate spiritual goal is &#8230;&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Use a maximum of 140 characters &#8230; not including the first 5 words!<\/p>\n<p>This is a way of looking at your life that may be useful to you. There are no &#8216;correct&#8217; answers.<\/p>\n<p>You may like to do the exercise in a small group and share your goals.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to share in our larger group please email your goal to Eddie James (eddie.james @ cvm.org.uk) by 17 May. 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