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Dec 2022
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The Power of Rituals & The Reason People...

Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media
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Smiling is a universal expression of happiness. Even babies born blind smile. So, what does smiling do for you? Why are we attracted to another person’s smile? Listen as I begin this episode with a brief look at smiling. https://www.livescience.com/5254-smiles-innate-learned.html Our lives are full of rituals. We have religious rituals, family rituals, holid ... Show More
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