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god has placed certain longings in our hearts he created each of us in a way with an appreciation

for beauty he put in us a capacity and a need for safe

community. In fact, my guest today says it's essential in order for us to heal. I'm super excited

about today's show. He is one of my favorite guests to talk to, and it's been a little while

since we've had him on. He's been busy. Dr. Kurt Thompson joins me today for a fascinating

conversation on being known,

being vulnerable, learning to persevere in the importance of creating beauty in the middle of your

battles and your storms. We're going to explore themes from his book, which is titled The Soul of

Desire, Discovering the Neuroscience of Longing, Beauty, and Community. I can promise you and

guarantee you, and I don't say

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