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|image=Learn-About-Mindfulness.jpg  | |image=Learn-About-Mindfulness.jpg  | ||
|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.  | ||