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He made great efforts to keep physically fit so that he could lead and accompany dozens of young students. Moreover, we took voice lessons so that he could talk for hours nonstop, without fatigue or hoarseness. Something that is needed for the spiritual work is indeed considered a part of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope that you can clearly discern your true motivation for your choice of physical activity, so as not to portray the desired as the actual. 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