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Nov 2021
7m 4s

A Deeply Compassionate Inner Voice

Headspace Studios
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Many of us have a robust inner dialogue. And sometimes, especially when things go wrong, it can be harsh. Our inner voice can be overly critical, hurt our self esteem, and down right mean. Today Sam talks about the difficult but rewarding process of transitioning from a critical to deeply compassionate inner voice. Doing this may feel difficult or even silly ... Show More
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