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Feb 2025
8m 38s

Why Trying New Things Matters

Headspace Studios
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Rosie reflects on the concept of Ren, a Confucian practice of cultivating compassion and understanding by seeing the world through others' perspectives. Through stories of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and Oaxacan chapulines, she explores how asking open-ended questions and practicing active listening can bring us closer to those we care about—even when we don’t ... Show More
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