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Aug 2022
6m 33s

The Wisdom of Loneliness

Headspace Studios
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We don't always have to reject feelings of loneliness. Instead, Dora shares how to see loneliness as an opportunity to connect with ourselves. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and is working to complete her Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher training this fall. ... Show More
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