ZC 2137: The Metaphors That Shape Our Lives

Zen Commuter by Thom Walters

Feb 12, 202618:22Health

Drawing inspiration from a recent Tricycle magazine article, this episode explores the powerful metaphors we unconsciously use to describe our lives—and how they influence the way we suffer, grow, and find freedom. When...

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