Each day I will read a passage from The Way of Mastery and share my commentary on it. The intention is to provide an opportunity to develop a consistent, simple spiritual study practice and grow together.
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Exploring A Course in Miracles offers in-depth conversations on Course-related topics from Robert and Emily Perry. To learn more about Circle of Atonement offerings for your A Course in Miracles journey, including our Complete and Annotated Edition (CE) of A Course in Miracles and our Course Companions online learning community, please visit www.circleofa.org.
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One Simple Truth; A Course in Miracles made easy.
Chris Atley & Amy Yates, students & teachers of A Course in Miracles.
Understand and apply the deeper meaning of A Course in Miracles, that best friends of over 30 years, Amy and Chris have come to learn and love. As friends who have supported each other in their journeys to better themselves, they developed a ritual of meeting for beach walks where they would share the challenges they faced during the first leg, and then use the Course to gain perspective during the second. They have explored many teachings in their spiritual journeys and found the knowledge ...
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With a new episode every Tuesday, join Cynthia Morgan, author of You’re Already Hypnotized: A Guide to Waking Up, as she reads and explains the Text of A Course in Miracles, making it more comprehensible and accessible. Visit www.thecynthiamorgan.com.
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Ready for radical new ways to work with anxiety? This show explores the mind-blowing (and anxiety-busting) teachings of A Course in Miracles. You'll gain spiritual insights and practical tools to uncover the peace that already exists within you. Between interviews with leading ACIM teachers and solo episodes, anxiety doesn't stand a chance. Learn more about the show and the award-winning book at FromAnxietyToLove.com.
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This content is divided into two: BENDING REALITY- about the limitless potential of the human mind. An undiagnosed illness had Ivor crippled for 8 months in 2005. This was cured by an unexplained, super-natural power. The second time the illness returned, The Power was many hundreds of times stronger, completely healing his body in 5 hours. In 2020, thanks to a certain set of events, The Power returned, this time thousands of times stronger, able to move objects and manipulate matter. Mindbe ...
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On The Sofa is the official podcast from the Williamson Institute, a miracle minded community, based on the teachings of Marianne Williamson. Marianne is a New York Times best selling author of several books and spiritual activist who has devoted her life to teaching the knowledge contained within the spiritual book "A Course In Miracles". The Williamson Institute offers her archived work as well as new programs for the next generation of spiritual seekers. "On the Sofa" is Produced by The W ...
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Learn to tune into What you really Want... and follow the Guidance back to Joy.
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38:07Guilt suppresses our joy and ability to co-create. Listen in to get some simple perspectives that will allow us to go beyond the ego, and into the true Selves we are meant to be and live a life of peace, joy, love, and abundance. New Listener? Episode 1 explains how to study ACIM and make the most of your experience with One Simple Truth. Listen he…
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Lesson 16: The Matrix Into Which You Have Descended
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22:26Send us a text Lesson 16: The Birth of Egoic Consciousness Section 6: Fear Has Taken Its Final Form Paragraphs: 15-19 We dive deep into Lesson 16 of The Way of Mastery, exploring how our consciousness creates our reality through our beliefs and perceptions about ourselves. • Fear causes contraction in our being, drawing us into experiences that mat…
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How to use the Course to get through a head cold!
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31:45Chris and Amy talk about the effects that illness and energy depletion have on our overall stated of mind and mental health, and then delve into the Course in Miracles perspective on what is happening in this scenerio with regards to our continued choice to be an ego self. It’s never easy, but there are ways of going above and beyond, even when we’…
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Lesson 16: Awaken from the Thought of Egoic Consciousness
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10:35Send us a text Lesson 16: The Birth of Egoic Consciousness Section 6: Fear Has Taken Its Final Form Paragraphs: 12-14 We dive into Lesson 16 of The Way of Mastery, exploring the paradox that we use the very power of pure consciousness to create the illusion of separation. Jeshua teaches that awakening from egoic consciousness happens when our true …
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In this Sunday Gathering message that draws upon the work of James Baldwin and the teachings of A Course in Miracles, Emily Perry explores how hate functions like a spiritual cancer—growing silently within us until it erupts into division, violence, and despair. If you’ve ever wondered how to confront the hostility in our world—and in yourself—with…
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Erin Walter has so much to share about grief and those moving through it. In this intimate conversation, Erin opens up about her own experiences and how they have helped her serve others in her role as a grief counselor and social worker. One of the most difficult experiences we can have is losing someone in the physical. We loved hearing about Eri…
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In this episode of Exploring A Course in Miracles, Robert and Emily Perry dive into one of the most important questions of the spiritual journey: Who is God, really? How we see God shapes everything. If we see Him as hostile, we live in fear. If we see Him as indifferent, we feel alone. But if we know Him as gracious and loving, we can live with pe…
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In this Sunday Gathering message, Emily Perry invites you to explore one of the most important questions on the spiritual journey: Who is your path calling you to become? Through real-life examples, practical guidance, and the wisdom from the Course, you’ll see how trust, honesty, gentleness, joy, and open-mindedness are not just ideals—they are th…
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Chris and Amy talk about the source of all suffering and how our unconscious guilt is projected into our world. It's time to shine the light on what is really going on, and feel what it is like to drop the drama like a hot potato, because you are too worthy care about the tricks of the ego. When we see the world for what it is, there is no reason t…
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In this episode, Robert and Emily Perry dive into the content and the backstory of “The Journey Into Fear”—a newly restored Text section in the Complete and Annotated Edition of A Course in Miracles. The message of this section is as radical as it is liberating – to uncover the love in us, we must first face the hate in us – but it’s also uncomfort…
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In this Sunday Gathering sermon, Emily Perry draws inspiration from Frederick Douglass’ powerful 1852 speech “What, to the Slave, is the Fourth of July?” to examine the gap between the high ideals of faith and the painful realities we see around us. Through stories of figures like Maximilian Kolbe, Martin Luther King Jr., and her own personal exper…
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Chris and Amy share more about their experience while reading the book "The Disappearance of the Universe" by Gary R. Renard. They share their latest revelations; specifically around what they noticed showing-up in the world and how it truly helped to shift things in their own lives. Like miraculous shifts. Like years in the making types of shifts!…
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In this episode of Exploring A Course in Miracles, Robert & Emily Perry dive into what A Course in Miracles teaches about parenting—and how those teachings have shaped their own parenting journeys. You’ll learn: What the Course says about the true role of a parent Three powerful ways to get parenting right—and three common ways we go off-track Why …
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The "holy ego" is a trap, where it seems spiritual and is about keeping the peace, but isn't. It's ridden with guilt, one upping, and tolerating others. This perpetuates fear and judgement. Whereas the true Self, our spirit self, does not take the bait and knows none of the drama means anything at the end of the day, and how that is true Forgivenes…
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Aimee Crist graces us with her fun, phenomenal presence during this week's episode. With personal stories, normalizing intuition and the power of intention to shift the circumstances in life, she shares her gifts, which would surely make her ancestor, Alse Young, proud. New Listener? Episode 1 explains how to study ACIM and make the most of your ex…
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In this sermon, Emily Perry explores A Course in Miracles’ radical redefinition of justice—not as punishment, but as love itself. In a world where justice is seen as people getting what they deserve for what they do, the Course teaches that real justice is about getting what you deserve for who you truly are as God’s beloved child. We’ll look at ho…
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Special guest, Laurie Gelman, shares some of her favourite life lessons in today's episode. She is an author who decided to get real about parenting and a fellow Canadian whose experience as a television host has landed her some epic experiences and manifestations! All of this leads to a discussion of the power of humour, thoughts, and giving back …
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Understanding Forgiveness: Common Questions Answered
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59:18In this special Q&A episode of Exploring A Course in Miracles, Robert and Emily Perry dive into the central teaching of the Course—forgiveness—and answer your questions about how to truly live it. What does the Course say about forgiveness? How do we forgive when we're hurting, when others don't change, or when we need to protect ourselves? Togethe…
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Everyone around you will want to draw you into their illusions. Don’t buy it! You are whole and so are they. This episode is about holding firm (but with empathy), to knowing the truth no matter what comes our way. New Listener? Episode 1 explains how to study ACIM and make the most of your experience with One Simple Truth. Listen here: https://pod…
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In this message, Emily Perry explores the hidden “frame of reference” we each bring to everything we see—and how A Course in Miracles invites us to shift from the ego’s frame of distortion to the Holy Spirit’s frame of love. Drawing on stories from daily life, Course quotes, and the concept of “reality testing,” this talk reveals how our current le…
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In this episode of Exploring A Course in Miracles, Robert and Emily Perry explore one of the most misunderstood themes in the Course: our role in the world’s healing. While the Course teaches that form is an illusion, it also affirms that minds are real, God has a plan to save the world, and each of us has an essential part to play. This conversati…
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The Wisdom of Joyful Resistance (Sunday Gathering Sermon)
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30:44What does it mean to choose joy in a world that feels anything but joyful? In this Sunday Gathering message, Emily Perry explores the practice of claiming joy not as escapism, but as a spiritual act of defiance against fear, suffering, and ego-based narratives. Drawing from A Course in Miracles and the legacy of great nonviolent movements—from Fann…
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Lesson 16: The body is the representation of the ego
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24:47Send us a text Lesson 16: The Birth of Egoic Consciousness Section 6: Fear Has Taken Its Final Form Paragraphs: 7-11 We explore the Way of Mastery Lesson 16, examining how our bodies symbolize ego as we experience the illusion of separation from God despite being inseparable expressions of the divine. • The body represents the ego's belief that we …
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Special guest, Septembre Flannery, joins today's podcast to give us insight into what she has learned from being a healer of 30 years. She recounts some of her more challenging lessons, and one of her own miraculous experiences. Each lesson has deepened her understanding of how everything is connected (the body, mind & spirit), and she brings her w…
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In this episode of Exploring A Course in Miracles podcast, Robert & Emily Perry dive into one of the Course’s most essential—and most misunderstood—figures: the Holy Spirit. You will learn: Who is the Holy Spirit? What is His relationship to God, Jesus, and us? Is He just a symbol… or a real Being with a divine mission? What is His role? How can we…
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BRILLIANT! (and other things to text your friend when you come face-to-face with your triggers!)
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37:08Chris and Amy share their experiences with implementing helpful take-aways from the conversation with last week's guest, Keith Kavanagh. Let’s just say It helps to laugh! Brilliant! New Listener? Episode 1 explains how to study ACIM and make the most of your experience with One Simple Truth. Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to…
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Keith Kavanagh, an exceptional teacher of A Course in Miracles, joins today's episode. His mastery and devotion to the uncompromising Truth of what ACIM teaches comes across in his words in a way that feels like peace and love all wrapped up in a warm blanket. Tune in, absorb, rewind, and repeat. New Listener? Episode 1 explains how to study ACIM a…
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The Resurrection of the World: Collective Awakening in A Course in Miracles
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32:07In A Course in Miracles, Jesus invites us to think beyond his personal resurrection and even beyond our own — to a third and even greater vision: the resurrection of the entire world. In this message from a recent Sunday Gathering, Emily Perry explores Section 28 of the Manual for Teachers, What Is the Resurrection?, where Jesus describes a future …
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A Course in miracles can seem to contradict itself, which brings up much discussion and contemplation for course students. One question posed by a listener surrounds the issue of why J Dawg says to be the non-judgmental observer, but also says that if you find yourself in a desert, then leave. Chris and Amy delve into the seeming contradictions, in…
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Take it from a Pro. (or just tell me I'm pretty)
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1:01:07First female NFL coach, Dr. Jen Welter, gives play-by-play wisdom on this week's episode. She is living proof of how refusing to be defined by others and living from an open and authentic heart can guide us to live up to our true potential. Jen has a masterful way of sharing the lessons of what she has learned along the way in order to pay it forwa…
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Palm Sunday: Lessons from A Course in Miracles
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26:47Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week—a time that many of us remember with tradition and reverence. In the Gospel story, Jesus enters Jerusalem to shouts of “Hosanna!” as palm branches are laid at his feet. But A Course in Miracles invites us to see this moment in a new light—not just as the beginning of Jesus’ final days, but as the beginni…
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Have you ever felt like you’re standing at a distance from your spiritual path—disengaged, resigned, or quietly doubting whether you’re really up to the task? In this Sunday Gathering sermon, Robert Perry explores one of the most beloved prayers in A Course in Miracles—the “Accepting the Atonement” prayer—and the powerful story behind it. Originall…
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Letting go of resistance to remember the Love
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37:17Chris and Amy talk about the practice of knowing when we are getting swept away by our egos and the importance of letting go of resistance when we have done so. A Course in Miracles encourages us to mind our minds, and when we do so, we will see things clearly, which is the true way to come to peace. New Listener? Episode 1 explains how to study AC…
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A fantastic conversation with gifted psychic medium, Laura Morrison, brings joy and wonder to the everyday. Listen in as Laura relays her journey through life, sharing many lessons she has learned and how we can all open our minds to see what possibilities are all around us, even in the minutia of every day life. New Listener? Episode 1 explains ho…
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The bottom line is that we all fall constantly into the ego mindset. It's an addiction that we can start by hoping to undo. From then on, it's a practice of forgiving ourselves for choosing fear, guilt, hate, and anything that the ego uses to bait us into forgetting Love. And when we do that, the compassion and joy follow. New Listener? Episode 1 e…
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In a world that is increasingly consumed by fear, injustice, and division, many of us are left asking: What do we do with our anger? In this sermon from a recent Sunday Gathering, Emily Perry draws inspiration from Martin Luther King Jr.’s timeless message in “A Knock at Midnight” and explores how A Course in Miracles invites us to respond to anger…
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In this episode of Exploring A Course in Miracles, Robert & Emily Perry dive into the question so many of us are asking: How do we stay spiritually grounded in a world that feels increasingly unhinged? Drawing from Course teachings, Robert & Emily introduce a 3-step process for navigating these turbulent times with clarity, compassion, and convicti…
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For many spiritual seekers, A Course in Miracles and the Bible seem like two completely different paths. And yet, the Course references the Bible more than anything else—with nearly 900 biblical quotes and allusions throughout its 2,000 pages. So what does the Course actually say about the Bible? How does it affirm, reinterpret, or even correct bib…
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What is judgement, and how does it affect us? Chris and Amy dissect and dive into all the ways that judgment shows up in our thoughts and behaviors, and if it is truly possible to let go. New Listener? Episode 1 explains how to study ACIM and make the most of your experience with One Simple Truth. Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/…
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This week's guest, Charlie White, is the Founder and President of a company whose goal is to teach mindful leadership. His years of devotion to learning and teaching mindfulness comes across in his easy conversation from what it means to just ‘BE’. His "coach-approach” to life shines through with his thoughtful questions and his focus on abundant o…
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What does this have to do with me? (Part 3)
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17:35When we know what we are NOT by seeing our stories played out on screen and asking "What does this have to do with me?" , and also knowing what we ARE by being the Love that is One with Source, we are doing Part 3 naturally, which is the experience of non-judgment. Integrating neutral of thoughts and what we think we see around us can also help to …
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In this episode, Emily Perry explores the theme of Workbook Lesson 27 from A Course in Miracles: “Above all else I want to see.” [CE W-27:1] This lesson invites us to embrace a shift in perception, emphasizing the importance of seeing the world through spiritual vision rather than through the distorted lens of the ego. In this Sunday Gathering serm…
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What does this have to do with me: Part 2
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24:37Now that we've looked at what we are NOT, Chris and Amy want to cozy up to what sits and waits patiently behind the veil; our True Self. New Listener? Episode 1 explains how to study ACIM and make the most of your experience with One Simple Truth. Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-study-the-course/id1483264507?i=100045317517…
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What We Learned from the 28-Day Relationship Challenge
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1:02:13In this episode, Emily and Robert Perry from the Circle of Atonement reflect on what they learned from their recent 28-Day Relationship Challenge. This challenge, hosted for the members of the Circle's Course Companions community, focused on applying the ten characteristics of a spiritually advanced teacher of God from the Manual for Teachers of A …
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Life Together: ACIM Perspective on Spiritual Community
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33:57In this sermon, Emily Perry explores the idea of spiritual community through the lens of A Course in Miracles. Drawing parallels with Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Life Together, Emily covers key teachings on spiritual love versus human love, emphasizing the importance of seeing each other as divine rather than idealized, and the role of service in fosteri…
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Part 1: Shout out to Keith Kavanagh, a fantastic ACIM teacher whose way of explaining the course brings a fresh perspective and conversation. This episode goes into an amazing strategy for forgiveness that Chris & Amy had some laughs with as they navigated through, but ultimately helped them to let go on a deeper level and remember who they really …
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Empowering ourselves with a Vigilance for Peace
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38:54When we know that peace Is what we want, and are vigilant in trying to achieve it, we will. Our actions and words will become actions of love, and soon we will see that this illusion doesn't even matter anyways! Ahem Freedom! New Listener? Episode 1 explains how to study ACIM and make the most of your experience with One Simple Truth. Listen here: …
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Send us a text Lesson 16: The Birth of Egoic Consciousness Section 6: Fear Has Taken Its Final Form Paragraph: 6 This episode dives deep into the nature of egoic consciousness, examining how fear shapes our identities and breeds separation from our divine essence. We explore the concept that healing is a journey of remembering our true nature as sp…
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Send us a text Lesson 16: The Birth of Egoic Consciousness Section 6: Fear Has Taken Its Final Form Paragraphs: 1-5 This episode explores the nature of fear and its intimate relationship with egoic consciousness. Through insights into how fear manifests, affects our lives and even contributes to physical health, we are invited to step away from ide…
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A Course in Miracles tells us to let go of everything, including the Course itself. There is nothing that we are meant to hold onto, including our convictions and beliefs. Chris and Amy discuss how our "beliefs" can be yet another way our ego sets a trap to keep us separate from one another, perpetuating attack. Instead, let it all go and just "be"…
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