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The Buddha described right or appropriate mindfulness. It consisted of the following qualities: “And what, monks, is right mindfulness? Here, a monk dwells contemplating the body in the body, ardent, clearly comprehending, mindful, having removed covetousness...
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The contemporary definition of mindfulness is: Awareness of the present moment, on purpose, in a particular way, non-judgmentally. The word non-judgmental that is a dominant part of the definition refers to a state. This is the way I will be with experience. I believe...
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Microdosing of the breath can be an effective tool to increase awareness and decrease background mental and somatic hyperarousal, mind wandering and reactivity to what is known. As often as you can, bring intentional awareness to the breath and follow it as long and...
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I strive for the meaning of life and live with this existential need to know. I believe it may reflect relationships, play and a sense of purpose. But do these elements just mean having a meaningful life? Could it be experiencing the non-self-referential conditioned...
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I said something to a friend that I felt was inappropriate. I instantly began to criticize and judge myself. To what end. The reality is what has happened, has happened. It cannot be changed. It is what it is. The truth is that most of what happens occurs from a...
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I made a comment the other day to a friend and I felt it was inappropriate. My mind was upset and immediately judged me at the time. It said: “How could I have said that? It was so mean. I am such a bad friend. This is terrible. I am terrible!” In the... 
