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Apr 2024
10m 2s

Often Life Chooses For Us

Allison Carmen
About this episode

When we welcome all that life offers and choose acceptance, we can direct our energy toward cultivating more of what brings us ease, joy, and a broader perspective on life. Tune into this podcast for guidance on accepting the unexpected turns in life, redirecting our focus, and fostering new opportunities. A powerful mantra could be: "I did not expect this, but I accept it. What is still possible in my life?"

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