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Survival Guide for the Soul: How to Flourish Spiritually in a World that Pressures Us to Achieve

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Ken Shigematsu posits that what keeps believers from flourishing in their spiritual lives is a neglect of the inner life of the soul, driven by our ambition to accomplish something big outside ourselves. He offers fresh perspective on how certain spiritual practices help orient our lives so that our souls can…

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