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Jan 2024
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What Part Will You Play? | Ask DS

Daily Stoic | Wondery
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Even the people who obstruct us, who fight against progress are playing a role. Certainly every historical period has had those people, so why should our moment be any different? That’s the role the play of life picked out for them, that’s who their character happens to be. When we understand that everyone is playing a part, that we’re all involved in the s ... Show More
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