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How Long is a Moment of Mindfulness?
A Talk by Phillip Moffitt
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In the course of your daily life, practice being aware of just one moment. This could be an inhale—one to three seconds of concentration. Or if you are stuck in traffic, simply notice your hands on the steering wheel. This will allow the mind to get used to being aware and bring you closer to an aim of vipassana practice: moment-to-moment mindfulness. Ask yourself: Am I awake or not in this moment?
Date of talk: April 24, 2011
Phillip Moffitt
At the peak of his career, former CEO and Editor-in-chief of Esquire magazine, Phillip Moffitt, traded in his worldly aspirations to explore the inner life. He subsequently founded the Life Balance Institute and now teaches vipassana meditation with an emphasis on living the dharma in daily life. Phillip is a co-guiding teacher at Spirit Rock Meditation Center and the author of Dancing with Life.
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