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Jun 30
54m 38s

E90: How to Stop Minding and Start Livin...

MICHAEL SINGER
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“Do you mind?” We “mind” everything, from traffic to childhood memories, and this habitual minding creates endless mental ripples that disturb our peace. Spiritual growth is not found through adding practices but through subtracting resistance, through relaxing and letting go of what disturbs us. Every moment becomes an opportunity to free ourselves by choos ... Show More
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