Meditation is not passive sitting in silence. It is sitting in awarene…

Nhat Hanh
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Meditation is not passive sitting in silence. It is sitting in awareness, free from distraction, and realizing the clear understanding that arises from concentration. ✨ Thich Nhat Hanh (2008). Present Moment Wonderful Moment: Mindfulness Verses for Daily Living: Easyread Large Bold Edition, p.41, ReadHowYouWant.com
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