Camille Prairie
Camille Prairie

Nov 2, 2022

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In This Busy World, Intentional Rest Runs Counterculture to The Work Ethic Our Society Values

“We become so desperate to learn how to be, that our lives pass, and we neglect the practice of being.”- John O’Donohue

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As you may or may not know, I returned from a silent retreat on Saturday.

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