By Toni Bernhard — 2017
Here’s the simplest way to practice mindfulness: stop whatever you’re doing and shift your attention to the physical sensation of a few breaths as they come in and go out of your body. This plants you squarely in the present moment.
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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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