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Oct 2023
1h 11m

The Future of the Work

CENTER FOR ACTION AND CONTEMPLATION
About this episode

Our introductory mini-series continues! Episode two finds us back in Richard’s living room, picking up where we left off and widening the conversation to Richard’s transition from the teacher in the spotlight at the CAC to joining the circle of teachers and a staff being empowered to carry these teachings forward alongside all of you listening.

We also talk about how the CAC’s evolution as an organization — with all its gifts, foibles, and growing edges — can serve the world in supporting transformation and inspiring loving action.

Resources:

  • The transcript for this episode can be found here.
  • Learn more about the behind the scenes of Everything Belongs from the producer, Corey Wayne, here.


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