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E149. Are Big Dreams Bad for Us? Learning to Not Miss the Stars

E149. Are Big Dreams Bad for Us? Learning to Not Miss the Stars

Update: 2024-07-26
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In this episode I take stock of where I am in my creative journey as I contemplate what lies beyond the dreams we hold for ourselves. Are dreams holding us back? Do they ultimately make our lives less happy and satisfying?

W.H. Auden's poem, The More Loving One

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E149. Are Big Dreams Bad for Us? Learning to Not Miss the Stars

E149. Are Big Dreams Bad for Us? Learning to Not Miss the Stars

Kendra Patterson