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Distractions
There are two main ways that distractions take hold of us, or we take hold of distractions, in our lives and our meditation practices. In our daily lives, we find that we seek distractions, especially when we are tired, hungry, aroused, frustrated, and experiencing strong emotions. We use distractions to take us away from where we Continue reading
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Objects of Meditation
Formal mindfulness meditation is about training the mind in concentration and attention. By definition, concentration and attention require that we hold our minds in one place, focused on one object, for an extended period of time. We experience this state of full attention and concentration in many areas of our lives, often not intentionally. When Continue reading
Being Present 