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Jul 2025
4m 50s

Stop Absorbing Everyone’s Stress

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Constant urgency can make you feel like you’re losing control. But what if you could pause instead of react? Today’s lesson shows how practicing inner stillness helps us stay steady — even when the world spins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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