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May 2022
4m 29s

Predicting the Future

Headspace Studios
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Uncertainty can make us uncomfortable, so we often try to predict the future. But there can be beauty and even relief when we don’t know what’s going to happen.  If you’d like to connect with Sam, you can follow her on Instagram at @anchored_sam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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