Shifting the Odds

Today’s #LongerView explores The Sound of Breath in terms of patience and frustration. Marianne Williamson says ”infinite patience yields immediate results.” I don’t disagree and offer some thoughts on shifting the odds.

As always, here is the swinging bench.

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