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February 12, 2024 24 mins

Welcome to the Monday Muse where Lee Benson ruminates and explores various topics of interest! Today we are discussing Ash Wednesday and the purpose and meaning of "Mortification."

Tell me what you think and join the discussion in the comments!

This episode discusses, explores and examines:

- Freud's Eros and Thanatos instinct (for fun!)

- The symbolism of ashes and death

- The meaning, nature and purpose of "mortification"

- Why we must "make dead" our habits and attachments

- How we perceive our attachments 

- Where is God? What it means to search for God 

- The purpose of giving things up for Lent!

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