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Dec 2020
56m 47s

The Prophet, by Kahlil Gibran, Part 2

SHARON HANDY
About this episode

Tonight, we get sleepy with this second half of a philosophy classic, and discuss pleasure, pain and the power of friendship. It's like a cozy set of pajamas for your tired mind.

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Music: “Peace”, by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY-NC https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com/

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