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Jun 2023
5m 45s

Mindful Music: Wiser Decisions

Headspace Studios
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This week, Kessonga returns with his Mindful Music segment. Today's lyrics are all about how to respond intentionally, instead of reacting on impulse. Kessonga holds a Masters degree in Social Work, and is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher. He also serves as an adjunct Mindfulness instructor at UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Prior t ... Show More
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