Chapter 1: The Art of Paying Attention
Key Teaching: Focus begins with intentionally bringing your mind back to the present moment.
Practice: Take 3 conscious breaths whenever your attention drifts.
Reflection: What distractions pull me away most often? How can I gently guide my attention back?
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