The Thief and the Illusion: Rethinking Time and Living in the Now with Lauren Smith

Episode 313 · 8 min · August 20, 2025

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In this episode of Master Your Mind, Business, and Life, we explore the paradox of time: 🧠 The science of time — how our brains and physics reveal its fluid, relative nature 🌌 The spiritual perspective — wisdom traditions that remind us only the present moment is real ⏳ The paradox — how time can feel like both a thief and a teacher 🌱 A simple presence practice to help you anchor yourself in th

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