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Erica Seguine: The Power of Patience as a Composer, the Importance of Discernment and Trust, and the Gift of Perspective

August 31, 2022 Erica Seguine

Erica Seguine discusses the power of patience as a composer, the importance of discernment and trust, and the gift of perspective

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