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Changing the Channel: Opening to Goodness

With James Baraz recorded on January 7, 2024.

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The barrage of frightening headlines often leaves us with feelings of despair, hopelessness, and negativity. While it’s important to feel connected to the suffering all around us, it is equally important to nourish ourselves by opening to the goodness in life–both inside and around us. Our caring can then be held with more spaciousness and calm. When we’re ready, whatever our response is, it will likely be more effective.

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