If you can be aware that you have a living body, and notice when there's tension in your body, that's already an important insight.

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Ken Wilber is a philosopher and founder of Integral psychology, which is the study of the relationship between consciousness and reality. In his books, he has suggested that we can achieve a greater sense of awareness about ourselves and the world around us when we use the "mindfulness" technique. The technique, which was developed by Buddhist monks in Japan, involves focusing our awareness on the present moment — on what we are doing and thinking — in order to discern how we react to situations and events around us.

Source: No Mud, No Lotus: The Art Of Transforming Suffering

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