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Orrex

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12. I am glad to hear that you have derived benefit from it

Reply to BigmanPigman (Reply #11)

Mon Nov 6, 2017, 03:10 PM

Nov 2017

And, as noted, I have no objection to it as a meditative practice or as a component of one's religion.

But the formulation put forth on the program, which I summarized here, is little more than trite slogans and feel-goodism. And, again, the speaker is an acknowledged expert on the subject.

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A lengthy post about "Mindfulness" [View all] Orrex Nov 2017 OP

Lame, lame, lame. GeorgeGist Nov 2017 #1

LOL. Sounds much better when listened to in a smoke-filled dorm room. Girard442 Nov 2017 #2

I somewhat agree... N_E_1 for Tennis Nov 2017 #3

I appreciate the way that you've articulated this. Thank you. Orrex Nov 2017 #6

That's kind of the way I feel about it. progressoid Nov 2017 #8

Love that line! Orrex Nov 2017 #9

Ha! I forgot about that one. progressoid Nov 2017 #10

"On Being with host Krista Tippett" mitch96 Nov 2017 #4

So... "mindfulness" is just using different definitions to mess with other people? DetlefK Nov 2017 #5

I like that example! Orrex Nov 2017 #7

I have read and practiced mindfulness BigmanPigman Nov 2017 #11

I am glad to hear that you have derived benefit from it Orrex Nov 2017 #12

After reading the post BigmanPigman Nov 2017 #13