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Jun 2021
5m 8s

Practice Being Still

Headspace Studios
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One of the biggest obstacles to meditation is the restlessness that we feel when we are attempting to do nothing. When we give in to every urge, it’s hard to reach deeper levels of concentration, or to give ourselves a chance to see how fleeting those feelings can be.  Want more Sam? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi ... Show More
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