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The Mind Illuminated: A Complete Meditation Guide Integrating Buddhist Wisdom and Brain Science for Greater Mindfulness by Culadasa (John Yates)
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But when peripheral awareness fades, the way we perceive things becomes self-centered and distorted.
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