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Spiritual Practices for Times of Crisis

By Joanna Macy — 2011

The greatest gift we can give our world is our presence, awake and attentive. What can help us do that? Here, drawn from ancient religions and wisdom traditions, are a handful of practices Joanna Macy has learned to count on.

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Finding True Refuge

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