Why Are We So Afraid Of What We Don't Know?

Why Are We So Afraid Of What We Don't Know?

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This episode of 10 Minutes to Less Suffering explores how resisting what is happening in our lives intensifes stress, anxiety, fear, and emotional pain, and how acceptance can help quiet the mind and create space for what comes next. Through a deeply personal story of heartbreak, ...  Show more

Feeling Crappy Today? How to Calm Anxiety, Stress, and Overwhelm in 10 Minutes.

Some days, you just feel crappy. You wake up anxious, stressed, physically off, worried about someone you love, overwhelmed by work, struggling with a relationship, or simply feeling stuck. This episode of 10 Minutes to Less Suffering explores a gentle approach to navigating diff ...  Show more

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