A little later, while getting up, for example, bring the same naked and nonjudgmental attention to the movements of your body and muscles. After a few seconds, withdraw your attention. A little later, as you walk barefoot on the floor, for four or five steps be present to your feet, to your movements, to your sensations, then come back to the habitual course of things. Be present to a few sips of whatever you are drinking and return to automatism. Next, in the time it takes to butter a slice of bread, do this same back-and-forthing with presence. When you taste your piece of bread, return once
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