Expectation

Daily Zen by Daily Zen

Feb 19, 201800:20:21Religion & Spirituality

Our expectations and desires often keep us fearful, delusional and hesitant. When we turn our attention inward through meditation, we can go with the flow of life successfully rather than trying to change it to fit our p...

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