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This is a mindfulness technique in which you “note” a particular thought or feeling when you become distracted during meditation. The practice of noting helps ...
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First, it’s helpful to become familiar with the meaning of mindfulness, as well as how it relates to <anchor>meditation</anchor>. Mindfulness is the quality of being present and fully engaged with whatever we’re doing at the moment — free from distraction or judgment, and aware of our thoughts and feelings without getting caught up in them. We train in this moment-to-moment awareness through meditation, allowing us to build the skill of mindfulness so that we can then apply it to everyday life. In teaching the mind to be present, we are teaching ourselves to be live more mindfully — in the present, taking a breath, not beholden to reactive thoughts and feelings — which is particularly helpful when faced with challenging circumstances or difficult situations.
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