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“Shift” …both an invitation and a challenge!

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Pocket Perspectives

~~~~~~~ “Shift” … offering us both an invitation and a challenge ~~~~~~~~~~ Shifting… both an invitation and a challenge to align with and live with:our deeper valuesour aspirations and inspirationskindnesscompassionate aspirations, thoughts, words and actionsthe courage and willingness to stand … Continue reading →

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