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Add Kindness ...

One of the biggest mistakes that a new meditator can make, is to become judgemental about their ability to be mindful.

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We purify the mind ...

"We purify the mind of the force of craving through the power of simplifying, knowing what we need in order to be happy." — Sharon Salzberg

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Lighter and brighter ...

When a meditation practice starts to show its worth, I find that my sense of self and my life feels lighter and brighter.

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https://meditation-reader.com/lighter-and-brighter-the-sign-we-are-making-progress/

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When you walk ...

"When you walk, arrive with every step. That is walking meditation."

— Thich Nhat Hanh

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Repetition Works

I did the same two guided meditations for a year.

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You are a masterpiece ...

"You were made for perfection, but you are not yet perfect. You are a masterpiece in the making."

— The Dalai Lama

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The ultimate trick question ...

Am I Aware?

This is the ultimate trick question - because it tricks you into the best answer: which is Yes.

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Mindfulness is ...

"Mindfulness is: paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgementally."

— Jon Kabat-Zinn

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Expanding Awareness To The Whole Body

It’s common for the mind to become contracted around a small area of experience. This happens particularly when we have problems. A simple meditation practice is to push the awareness back out to a larger container.

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https://meditation-reader.com/meditating-with-brain-fog-expanding-awareness-to-the-whole-body/

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The greatest happiness ...

“This is what the Buddha called the greatest happiness: to know peace unchanged by changing conditions.”

— Sharon Salzberg

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https://meditation-reader.com/quote/this-is-what-the-buddha-called-the-greatest-happiness-to-know-peace-unchanged-by-changing-conditions-sharon-salzberg/

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Precision Over Discipline

Precision achieves the same effect as discipline, but in a kinder, more creative way.

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The purpose of sitting ...

"This is the purpose of sitting meditation: being here, fully alive, and fully present." — Thich Nhat Hanh

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Making time ...

"Making time for not thinking about anything - that is the first step towards creating a simple life."

— Shunmyo Masuno

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Definitions of Mindfulness

Definitions of mindfulness from four different teachers.

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Give the world your joy ...

"Give the world your love, your service, your healing, but you can also give it your joy. This, too, is a great gift." — The Dalai Lama

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Add Kindness To Your Mindfulness Practice

The simple counter to self criticism is kindness. You should apply it proactively.

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Subtle shifts ...

"Just subtle shifts in your habits and perspective - that's all you need to live simply."

— Shunmyo Masuno

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https://meditation-reader.com/quote/just-subtle-shifts-in-your-habits-and-perspective-thats-all-you-need-to-live-simply-shunmyo-masuno/