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|Nutshell=starts out with simple [[Mindfulness|Mindful]] practices of using smell, taste, and touch to {{Credo|Attention}}.
|Nutshell=starts out with simple [[Mindfulness|Mindful]] practices of using smell, taste, and touch to {{Credo|Attention}}.
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|Topic1=Paying Attention to a Sensation      |Question1=Can you practice paying attention to one sensation at a time - such as smelling your meal?
|Topic1=Paying Attention to a Sensation      |Question1=Can you practice paying attention to one sensation at a time - such as smelling your meal?
|Topic2=Paying Attention to Multiple Sensations
|Topic2=Paying Attention to Multiple Sensations
                                             |Question2=Can you hold your attention on two or more sensations at a time - such as smelling your meal and feeling your smooth utensils?  Can you feel the difference as you move back and forth between single sensations and multiple sensations?
                                             |Question2=Can you hold your attention on two or more sensations at a time - such as smelling your meal and feeling your smooth utensils?  Can you feel the difference as you move back and forth between single sensations and multiple sensations?
|Topic3=Sensations in The Now                |Question3=Do you feel how the "weight" of sensations in the present is different than other thoughts which are not part of "Experiencing the Now"?
|Topic3=Sensations in The Now                |Question3=Do you feel how the "weight" of sensations in the present is different than other thoughts which are not part of "Experiencing the Now"?
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Doing this oatmeal example (or something similar), you'll be introduced to the first basic concepts of practicing Mindfulness, as part of simply eating something. There is a lot more to it, but just the simple act of paying attention to sensations is enough to help you "Experience the Now".
Doing this oatmeal example (or something similar), you'll be introduced to the first basic concepts of practicing Mindfulness, as part of simply eating something. There is a lot more to it, but just the simple act of paying attention to sensations is enough to help you "Experience the Now".
* When it's time for your next meal, sit down at your table with your plate of food.
* When it's time for your next meal, sit down at your table with your plate of food.