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Practice Note: Selective Nature of Attention
By: Gil Fronsdal
One of the great pieces of wisdom to carry with you is to know that attention is selective. Asking, “What am I missing here?” can help put you in the present moment. And this diffuse, open awareness helps the mind become calm.
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| Guided Mindfulness Meditation | Gil Fronsdal | 2013.04.08 | 42:59 | 42:59 2013.04.08 |
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| Receptive Awareness Basic Instruction | Andrea Fella | 2016.09.22 | 49:01 | 49:01 2016.09.22 |
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