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Jun 2020
4m 29s

Let Go of Great Expectations

Headspace Studios
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How much time do you spend trying to anticipate what people are going to do next? Especially with young children, we can place pretty big expectations on who or what they’re going to be or do. But in doing that, we don’t allow people to be who they actually are. Today, instead of trying to anticipate, try experiencing someone as they are in that moment. Le ... Show More
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