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Amanda
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I notice my demeanor positively change when reading the book. I focus on my breath, feel peace, and experience mindfulness.
Homework:
“This is why when you are walking, you do not think. If you think, the thinking will steal your walking from you. You don’t talk, because talking will take the walking away from you” 25
“When the feeling is pleasant, stop all thinking & just become aware of the feeling” 40
— Feb 05, 2026 12:41AM
Homework:
“This is why when you are walking, you do not think. If you think, the thinking will steal your walking from you. You don’t talk, because talking will take the walking away from you” 25
“When the feeling is pleasant, stop all thinking & just become aware of the feeling” 40
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Amanda
is on page 76 of 128
HW: “…focusing our attention on one object in the here and the now” page 68
“We need to learn to appreciate the value of impermanence. If we are in good health and are aware of impermanence, we will take good care of ourselves. When we know that the person we love is impermanent, we will cherish our beloved all the more” page 73
— 12 hours, 58 min ago
“We need to learn to appreciate the value of impermanence. If we are in good health and are aware of impermanence, we will take good care of ourselves. When we know that the person we love is impermanent, we will cherish our beloved all the more” page 73
Amanda
is on page 29 of 128
“We have to learn the art of stopping-stopping our thinking, our habit energies, our forgetfulness, and the strong emotions that rule us. When an emotion rushes us like a storm, we have no peace” 20
“We’ve lost our capacity to be in the present moment. This is why practicing mindfulness and concentration is so important; talking and reading about it is not enough” 29
— Feb 05, 2026 12:15AM
“We’ve lost our capacity to be in the present moment. This is why practicing mindfulness and concentration is so important; talking and reading about it is not enough” 29
