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Sep 2020
5m 29s

The Work of Life

Headspace Studios
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In life we do not always have the luxury of choice. However, we do have the opportunity to train our minds to complete our life’s work, through being mindful of the work we must do toward living a well-rounded life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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