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    <description>Teachings and guided meditations on the essential life, with Emilio Mercuriali — a teacher of essential development for over 25 years. On being present, meeting what you feel, and recovering the natural qualities buried in ordinary life: strength, courage, clarity, peace.

Website, courses &amp; retreats: https://essenceofself.net
Free self-assessments: https://essenceofself.net/assessment.html
Private sessions: https://essenceofself.net/sessions.html</description>
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