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Dec 2021
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Eye Surgery, Mind Chatter and Spirituali...

Ali & Taimur Abdaal
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In this episode, we do our usual life update (Taim’s just been to Turkey, Ali’s had Laser Eye Surgery), followed by a discussion of ego, which somehow segues into a conversation about mind chatter, and aspects of spirituality. Enjoy xx

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