2026-09-06 | Willingness | Nate Smalley
This week Nate looks at willingness as a practice. It's the turn toward your life as it actually is, made before you feel ready.
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This week Nate looks at willingness as a practice. It's the turn toward your life as it actually is, made before you feel ready.

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