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Jun 2025
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E89: Freedom from Preference: The Evolut...

MICHAEL SINGER
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The ego often says “I don’t care” as a defense mechanism to avoid pain or disappointment. Truly not caring isn’t about becoming indifferent, but about genuinely letting go of the need for things to be a certain way. When we stop resisting life and release our inner preferences, we experience a peaceful state where nothing has to change for us to be OK. For ... Show More
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