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Release Date: 10/28/2022
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info_outlineThe wonderful Dicken Bettinger chats about the joy of being a grandparent; to show up, be present with warmth and common sense. This is a beautiful episode which I'm sure you'll love as much as I did recording it.
Dicken is a clinical psychologist and author, and now sits as a Director on the Board of the 3 Principles Global Community site. In this podcast he shares the universal principles of Thought, Consciousness and Mind which are most fundamental when understanding the human psychological experience.
He says to enjoy yourself and the moment you're not, recognise it is Thought-related and it'll bring you back to the present moment. Dicken's co-authored book Coming Home is a highly recommended read.
Dicken's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3CazpbTHrRLQkafGI3pozg