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“If your mind wanders, all that means is that you’re alive and your brain is functioning normally, which is great news!”

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Book:Practical Meditation for Beginners: 10 Days to a Happier, Calmer You

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“Your mind wanders, you bring it back. This is the exercise—and the practice—of meditation.”

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“A truly good person will speak truth, act with truth, and stand for Truth. A truly good person is not afraid to think from their heart; therefore, allowing nonconformist decisions, viewpoints, and perspectives to lead their life. By following their heart, they stand with their conscience, and only with God.”

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“Be aware that the concept of meditation is to shift your focus to the awareness of the thinking process, rather than the content of the thoughts.”

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