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Oct 2019
3m 29s

22 - Illusions About Others

Anthony De Mello/The DeMello Spirituality Center
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Can you imagine how liberating it is to never be disillusioned by people again, never be disappointed by anyone again? Imagine never feeling let down again. Never feeling rejected. If you want to wake up, if you want happiness and freedom, here it is: Drop your false ideas about people and see through people. If you see through yourself, you will see through ... Show More
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