Mastering the mountains of the mind

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Gavin Lang says the mountains are the best clinic in the world. Photo: John Price
The greatest mountain that Gavin Lang’s ever faced is not made of rock and ice. It’s a mountain that no man has conquered. In fact, the summit was never meant to be reached. It’s known by many names: The self, the ego, I. It’s a mountain that Lang has been exploring – and will continue […]
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