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Meditation: The Key to Resilience in Caregiving
By Sharon Salzberg — 2010
Meditation broadens our perspective and deepens our courage. The spaciousness of mind and greater ease of heart that arise through balanced awareness and compassion are fundamental components of a resilient spirit.
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