Everyday Mindfulness

I thought it might be helpful to the OP to mention something that is not mindfulness but something else that might be useful. Also, knowing what is not mindfulness might help with definition.

But I note the warning, and will endeavour to remember it in any future posts.

ATB

Sky

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