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Will You Do It: Episode 369
There are many habits that are very good for us, for example meditation. We can reasonably predict that if we practice meditation, over time we will gain more presence of mind, increased concentration, greater understanding of our emotions.
We know that by practicing exercise regularly, we will improve our health, feel strong and gain confidence.
We might even guess that by meditating on our own death, we will be able to leave the fear of death behind, something like exposure therapy.
If we know these things, the only question that remains is: Will we do it?
We know that by practicing exercise regularly, we will improve our health, feel strong and gain confidence.
We might even guess that by meditating on our own death, we will be able to leave the fear of death behind, something like exposure therapy.
If we know these things, the only question that remains is: Will we do it?
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