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The most common response I hear when I tell people I teach meditation is, I'm so stressed out. I could use some of that! A response I also sometimes hear, which amuses me a lot is, My partner should really meet you!
Sharon Salzberg
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Sharon Salzberg
Age: 72
Born: 1952
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