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How to find calmness in a world full of anger

Published by Alison Wem on 22 November, 2018

Here is my first FB live broadcast! So scary to do but so pleased I did it. As they say

Feel the fear and do it anyway

How to find calmness in a world full of anger

Did you resonate with any of the messages in the broadcast?

On a personal note – any hints and tips on how to improve my presentation?

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