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  • In Praise of Retreat
    In Praise of Retreat
    March 15, 2021

    Book Therapy: In Praise of Retreat

    “Chosen solitude is about agency, self-reliance and gaining clarity.When the churning mind-waters settle, I can begin to dip into the wellspring of my life.If I stay quiet long enough, I begin to forget ...

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