Stay in the Now Now

Undefended Dharma with Mary Stancavage by Mary Stancavage

Aug 31, 202617:56Religion & Spirituality

In this dharma reflection Mary discusses the idea we so often carry about the now, the future and the past and how easy it is to be caught up in a world that is somewhere else. Discussing various mental states, meditatio...

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