Meditation is essentially training our attention so that we can be more aware– not only of our own inner workings but also of what’s happening around us in the here & now.

Sharon Salzberg
Meditation is essentially training our attention so that we can...
Meditation is essentially training our attention so that we can...
Meditation is essentially training our attention so that we can...
Meditation is essentially training our attention so that we can...
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There are many schools of meditation that use specific methods to encourage calm, positive thoughts. The purpose of meditation is to remove the obstacles that prevent us from living fully in the present. When we are fully present, we can relate with all our senses and emotions, which allows us to see clearly.

Source: The Power Of Meditation: A 28Day Programme For Real Happiness

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