Communication as a Spiritual Practice

04/13/20 • 25 min

Communication is the key channel through which we connect and develop relationships. In this episode, Prerna discusses how being deliberate about our daily communication can be a powerful spiritual practice that fosters compassion, presence, and awakening. She offers tools to approach speaking, listening, and digital communication through the lens of Buddhist philosophy.

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