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Attention, one of the three Beacons of Everyday Enlightenment, illuminates the path to presence and mindfulness in our daily lives. The core of Attention is fostering a profound connection with the immediate unfolding of life, moment to moment. By developing skills centered on Attention, we endeavor to cultivate a mindful awareness that significantly reduces suffering, enhances mental clarity, and deepens our appreciation of life's inherent beauty.

One key aspect of Attention lies in learning to release the grip of distracting thoughts and emotions. These might lead us away from what we truly desire to focus on or, worse still, inflict undue pain and suffering. Engaging with the world through the lens of Attention allows us to remain centered, irrespective of the turbulence that might be unfolding around or within us.

Moreover, Attention invites us to anchor ourselves in the richness of the present moment, the home of authentic satisfaction. It is here, in the 'now', that we fully experience the breadth of our existence, basking in the pleasures that life offers, while also acknowledging and working through challenges with a clear and focused mind.

Attention brings into sharp focus the reality of our experience, stripping away the superfluous and illuminating the truth of our present moment. Through this beacon, we learn to savor the positive, navigate the negative, and above all, remain engaged and active participants in the tapestry of our lives. Attention, in essence, paves the way to a more mindful, aware, and fulfilling existence.


Experience the Now

The Credo of "Experience the Now" is ...

Mindfulness

TODO Mindfulness is a critical part of moving towards Enlightenment. Once you have awakened beyond the Learning Stage, you will start to explore Mindfulness. See the Resources and Exercises below.

Mindfulness is part of the Attention Beacon and aligns well with the Experience the Now Credo.

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