Erik Andersen - Beliefs

10/01/18 • 37 min

Angel City Zen Center - Beginners Only Podcast

In a freewheeling talk, Erik talks about beliefs. Do we need them? No, well sometimes, but not like we think we do. What happens when you let go of even the most fundamental beliefs? What happens when the beliefs you've most relied on fall apart? Can anything be known for certain?! Find out here!

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