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Jun 2022
10m 58s

Love Yourself Like A Friend

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We all experience loneliness sometimes. And in those moments: The best thing we can do is respond to ourselves with care and compassion. Today, join Joy Ofodu for a visualization focused on being a friend to yourself.

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