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Engage fully in everyday activities from "summary" of Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind by Shunryu Suzuki
When we talk about Zen practice, it is not just a matter of sitting on a cushion in a quiet room. Zen is about engaging fully in everyday activities, whatever they may be. It is about being present in each moment, whether you are washing your face, eating your breakfast, or walking down the street. When you engage fully in everyday activities, you are not thinking about the past or the future. You are not worrying about what has already happened or what might happen next. Instead, you are fully immersed in the present moment, giving your complete attention to whatever task is at hand. This kind of presence is not easy to achieve. Our minds are constantly wandering, jumping from one thought to the next. But with practice, we can learn to quiet the mind and focus on what is happening right now. This is where true peace ...
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