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The Myesis is the practice of clearing what was poured into you before you could choose, so there is room for the life you actually want — the middle movement is even named for it: Empty the Cup." }, { "blockRef": "block:programs/etc-2", "kind": "text", "text": "It is the foundational daily practice at the heart of the mysteries, worked on your own over about ninety days. 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