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Practice mindfulness to live fully in the present moment from "summary" of Mindfulness in Plain English by Henepola Gunaratana

Mindfulness is not a belief system. It is not a dogma or a doctrine. It is not something you have to follow. It is a practical approach to life that anyone can utilize. Mindfulness is the quality and power of mind that is deeply aware of what's happening—without commentary or interference. It is like a mirror that simply reflects whatever comes before it. It is the mental ability to clearly perceive the true nature of all phenomena. Mindfulness can be cultivated through meditation practice. It is not some sort of mystical attainment available only to the privileged few. It is not even particularly difficult to cultivate. It simply requires a sincere intention to be mindful. You can learn to pay attention to the present moment and simply be aware of what is happening. You can learn to observe your mind and its activities. You can learn to watch you...
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    Mindfulness in Plain English

    Henepola Gunaratana

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