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2013-01-23T09:49:07-05:00
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What is practice?
Last updated on: January 23, 2013 at 9:49 am By Sarah Twichell
A practice is anything you do regularly that nurtures you. You can probably think of a dozen forms of formal practice off the top of your head: prayer or meditation, lighting candles or incense, ritual, chanting or singing, dancing. All of these are ways that practice can happen. Read more
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