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    Living Undimmed: Beyond Alcohol's Binary

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    13 ene 2026
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    Explore Cecily Mak's groundbreaking approach to alcohol and other 'dimming' habits that numb our life experiences. Learn how the 'Eight Awarenesses' framework offers a shame-free path to clarity beyond traditional addiction narratives.

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    Instead of asking 'Do I have a problem?' we can ask 'Is this habit dimming my experience of life?' making both the good and bad parts less vivid.

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    Beyond the Drinking Binary

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    The Spectrum of Dimming

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    The Eight Awarenesses Framework

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    The Neuroscience of Dimming

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    Social Navigation and Relationships

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    The Ripple Effects of Clear Living

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    Practical Implementation Strategies

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    Your Practical Playbook for Living Undimmed

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    Living Fully in an Addicted World

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