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Jan 2025
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Justin Malik
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Episode 3478:

Vironika Tugaleva challenges the conventional notion of free will, arguing that our choices are deeply influenced by subconscious beliefs, past experiences, and societal conditioning. She explores how self-awareness can help us recognize these hidden forces and reclaim a more conscious sense of agency. By understanding the limits of free will, we can cultivate compassion for ourselves and others, fostering personal growth and deeper connections.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.vironika.org/the-truth-about-free-will/

Quotes to ponder:

"The choices we make are not made in a vacuum. They are shaped by our past, our conditioning, our subconscious programming."

"When we judge ourselves or others harshly, we assume that people act with full awareness and control but how often is that really the case?"

"Understanding the limits of free will isn’t about giving up; it’s about waking up to what truly drives us, so we can choose with greater clarity."

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