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Mindfulness is about being present in every moment from "summary" of Buddhism Plain and Simple by Steve Hagen
Mindfulness is not about trying to achieve anything, nor is it about attaining a state of mind that is serene or peaceful. It's not about finding something that is hidden or about arriving at some special place. It's not about transcending this world, getting high, or attaining some exalted state of being. It's about being present in each moment. When we're mindful, we're simply present with whatever is happening right now. We're not trying to make anything happen, nor are we trying to get rid of anything. We're not trying to change anything - we're just being with things as they are. This doesn't mean that we're satisfied with the way things are, or that we're resigned to the status quo. It's just that we're present with things as they are, whether we like them or not. Mindfulness is about being fully in touch with the present moment. It's about being fully alive and fully human. It's about being right here, right now. When we're mindful, we're not dwelling on the past or...
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