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The Art of Being: Cultivating Presence in Troubled Times

With Willa Blythe Baker recorded on February 3, 2019.

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There is a power in simply being here now. In times of trouble, the ability to be radically present might have more to offer than we think. Join Lama Willa as she explores this topic in this session.

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