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David's View: What the Heck Is Mindfulness? Pt. 1
Creativity, Spirituality & Making a Buck with David Nichtern
David and Michael begin a multi-part exploration between student and teacher around the basics of mindfulness practice.
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David and Michael begin a multi-part exploration between student and teacher around the basics of mindfulness practice.
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