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Practice mindfulness to cultivate inner peace and contentment from "summary" of Mindfulness in Plain English by Henepola Gunaratana
Mindfulness is the art of being fully present and aware of what is happening within and around us. It is about paying attention to our thoughts, emotions, sensations, and surroundings without judgment or attachment. By practicing mindfulness, we can cultivate inner peace and contentment. When we are mindful, we are able to observe our thoughts without getting caught up in them. This allows us to see things clearly and respond to them with wisdom rather than reacting impulsively. It helps us to break free from the cycle of automatic pilot and become more intentional in our actions. Mindfulness also allows us to connect more deeply with ourselves and others. By being fully present in the moment, we...
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