Questions About The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation

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I'm a teacher and do yoga and Pilates. I would like to start a reading habit to learn better how to meditate and become more aware of self. Is this like a first step to start or do you recommend any other readings?

Xavier Guillaume If you turned to page 79 there is a chapter on Exercises in Mindfulness. The book describes mindfulness as not just something you do as you meditate, …moreIf you turned to page 79 there is a chapter on Exercises in Mindfulness. The book describes mindfulness as not just something you do as you meditate, but something you kind of do throughout the day. So it is like always meditating. It is a lot, but that's why the book breaks it down into little steps. Like being mindful when you wake up, or being mindful when you bathe, or being mindful while you walk, or do dishes, etc. As you practice the exercises you can learn to be mindful throughout the day. But the book also teaches how to meditate too, so that you can go deeper into your understanding of your place in the Universe and the interconnection that is life.(less)

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well, I had skipped the utterly boring "Sutras" section at the end, is that considered cheating? :)

Branan Dubh I think that is there for reference. It can be interesting to have a look at the original Buddhist texts, but they are obviously much harder to penetr…moreI think that is there for reference. It can be interesting to have a look at the original Buddhist texts, but they are obviously much harder to penetrate, being written in an ancient language a long time ago. (less)

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Is this book available online to read? If so, please someone provide the link. Thanks.

cc I have only seen it via online resources from local libraries. Maybe check your nearest library as well?

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what does the book says ?

shrutee This book is about the significance of meditation and mindfulness (presence of mind) and the different ways of mindfulness can be achieved through var…moreThis book is about the significance of meditation and mindfulness (presence of mind) and the different ways of mindfulness can be achieved through various daily activities.(less)

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cc I think it has a lot of valuable things to teach, but I think someone's opinion of "wasted time" depends on what they personally value and prioritize.…moreI think it has a lot of valuable things to teach, but I think someone's opinion of "wasted time" depends on what they personally value and prioritize. (less)

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