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Jul 15
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218. Fully Awake: Living with Intensity ...

Monica Berg and Michael Berg
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Even when life doesn’t go according to plan, it’s still unfolding exactly as it should. In this episode, we continue to share the unexpected beauty to be found in the midst of war. We explore what it means to let go of plans and let something deeper and more powerful take shape. We’ll reflect on the fire that builds us, the moments that wake us up, and the call to live not just comfortably, but intensely, with presence and purpose.

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