Mindfulness doesn't involve trying to change what is present. In times of difficulty mindfulness involves changing our relationship to what is present rather than allowing any difficulties that we face to eclipse or diminish our sense of being. Over the course of our lives, many of us face challenges that are are not amenable to change, no matter how much we would wish otherwise.
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Only that day dawns to which we are awake
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Lastly, it is also important to say that mindfulness isn't for everyone! It can be quite challenging to learn, and it requires commitment to both attend the classes and carry out the home practice consistently. There is good quality research that shows that the benefits that people obtain from a course are related to the amount of formal meditation practice completed in between each class. Try to give yourself the best chance of getting all you can from the class by ensuring you have the time to do both. If you don't, you'll never find out if mindfulness could have helped you.
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