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When you learn to integrate menuchas hanefesh into your way of thinking, you'll lead a healthier, more fulfilling life. Menuchas hanefesh provides solutions to many of life's problems and is the key to living a life of joy.<\/p>\n<p>This book, The Menuchah Principle in Schidduchim, Dating &#038; Engagement, is the second in a series dedicated to the goal of enlightening our community about the precious gift of menuchas hanefesh.<\/p>\n<p>What people are saying&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&quot;I was a successful professional but, at 37, still single. Then, the Menuchah Principle changed my understanding of relationships. 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