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Mar 2023
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Why Forgiveness?

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Forgiveness is hard, especially when someone has hurt us in a lasting way. Today, Rosie talks about why it's important to forgive, and how it can ultimately help us find peace. Rosie Acosta has studied yoga and mindfulness for more than 20 years and taught for over a decade. She hosts a weekly conversational wellness podcast called, Radically Loved. A first- ... Show More
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