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Moving towards connection – the opportunity of working with difficult emotions to deepen relationship

With Jessica Morey recorded on November 5, 2017.

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Worldwide Insight talk from Jessica Morey: “Moving Towards Connection – The Opportunity of Working with Difficult Emotions to Deepen Relationship”. Guided meditation, Dharma talk and Q&A.

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