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The First Duty of Love is to Listen

With Christelle Bonneau recorded on February 10, 2019.

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What is meditation and everyday life mindfulness practice but listening? True listening is neutral, non-judgemental, welcoming and silent. It’s a window to a larger vision and freedom, which gets us out of the narrow jail of self and creates an intimacy with life in which we feel more alive and loving. Join Christelle to explore true listening in this session.

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