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Aug 2024
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The Mind Illuminated (TMI) Stage Two Med...

JON BROOKS
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Start here: If you want to build a consistent Stoic practice — not just listen to one — I made a free 7-day challenge. One short audio lesson per day, one practice to try. No fluff. stoicchallenge.co --- In Stage 2 of "The Mind Illuminated," practitioners work on sustaining their attention on the meditation object for longer periods, aiming to reduce mind-w ... Show More
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