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It's easy to believe that if others are suffering, we shouldn't let ourselves feel happy. But carrying the weight of the world doesn't necessarily make us more compassionate. What if moments of peace aren't a distraction from what's difficult, but part of what helps us meet it with an open heart? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Radio Headspace
by Headspace Studios · English · Health
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