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Oct 2025
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3778: Being Present - The Simple Solutio...

Justin Malik
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3778: Richard Paterson reminds us that most of what we call “problems” exist only in our thoughts, not in the present moment. By shifting attention from worries about the past or future to the sensatio ... Show More
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