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Sep 2020
13m 47s

Embrace Your Foggy Unknown: Part 3

Tsh Oxenreider
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Ultimately, what we do in our homes is usually overpowered by how our homes feel. And we have a whole lot of say in that — it's crucial to tap into that during unknown changes.




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