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Podcast: Buddhism for Everyone with JoAnn Fox
Episode: Episode 161: Manifesting Dreams and Goals
Description: Sometimes we find it hard to reach goals or put effort into things we desperately want to improve. Why is this—when the wish is there? Attachment to what is meaningless or nonvirtuous might be the obstacle when the wish to change is there but effort is lacking. For example, someone might want to improve their health, but they're also attached to relaxing on the couch after work rather than exercising. Someone might deeply wish to improve their relationship, but they're also attached to playing videos games rather than spending time with their loved one.  We on...