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Apr 2022
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Relationships - from Reactivity to Recho...

TARA BRACH
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Relationships - from Reactivity to Rechoosing Love - Most of us have habitual ways we create separation from others. This talk takes a look at the roots of our emotional reactivity and ways our meditation practice can foster more loving connection in our lives.

 

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