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Judy Lief explores the transition from the magical world of childhood to the adult world and its implications for spiritual practice.

[This episode originally aired on July 11, 2023] Today I’d like to explore the problem of becoming an adult • the world of children is filled with magic and fantasy and stories, with vivid perceptions and playfulness • but as we grow up we’re supposed to get over all that, and develop adult-like qualities • gradually, year-by-year, the magical world of childhood fades away • yet many of the great spiritual masters say what we really need ...

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