Introduction
‘How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.’
– Annie Dillard
What is it with mindfulness? Why is there such interest, such a buzz, around mindfulness?
Too often, life zips by. There's no time to experience what's happening now, because you're busy thinking about what needs doing tomorrow or you're caught up with thoughts about what did or didn't happen yesterday. Your mind is chattering with commentary or judgement.
But thinking is not the enemy. It's essential to your life. Your mind is able to think back and reflect on past events and experiences and learn from those experiences, and you can reflect with pleasure on the good times. Your mind can also think about the future. It can plan ahead and look forward ...
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