By Sunita Sehmi — 2019
Andy Puddicombe is a meditation and mindfulness expert. An accomplished presenter and writer, Andy is the voice of all things Headspace.
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Through the practice of meditation, there are certain changes that happen in the mind. One of the most important changes is that you become master of your mind.
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Mindfulness is available to us in every moment, not just the special or precious ones. We just have to tune into it throughout the day.
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