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=== Presence ===
=== Presence ===
Presence is about being fully here and now, not lost in thoughts of the past or future. It involves directing your full attention and consciousness to the activities and experiences of the current moment. Cultivating presence is key to living each moment to its fullest.
Presence is about being fully here and now, not lost in thoughts of the past or future. It involves directing your full attention and consciousness to the activities and experiences of the current moment. Cultivating presence is key to living each moment to its fullest.
=== Concentration ===
Concentration pertains to the ability to direct your mental resources to a specific point of focus, resisting the pull of external stimuli or wandering thoughts. Practicing concentration can lead to improved attentional control, enabling you to be fully present and immersed in your current experience. It is the cornerstone for most meditative practices and a critical element for living in the present.


== Other Lenses ==
== Other Lenses ==
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=== Tranquility ===
=== Tranquility ===
Tranquility is a state of calmness and peacefulness. It is about cultivating serenity within oneself, regardless of the external circumstances. Through mindfulness and meditation, you can learn to manage stress and maintain inner peace, enhancing your ability to stay focused and attentive to the present moment.
Tranquility is a state of calmness and peacefulness. It is about cultivating serenity within oneself, regardless of the external circumstances. Through mindfulness and meditation, you can learn to manage stress and maintain inner peace, enhancing your ability to stay focused and attentive to the present moment.
=== Concentration ===
Concentration pertains to the ability to direct your mental resources to a specific point of focus, resisting the pull of external stimuli or wandering thoughts. Practicing concentration can lead to improved attentional control, enabling you to be fully present and immersed in your current experience. It is the cornerstone for most meditative practices and a critical element for living in the present.


=== Continuous Mindfulness ===
=== Continuous Mindfulness ===