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> I am very happy walking in parks, looking at trees, or petting animals. Life is simpler.

I think these seemingly simple things are something a lot of smart and brilliant people could enjoy very much. Being smart and able to think will let you enjoy a walk in the park on a whole different level... You could find out what trees those are or think about all the people who been here, who made this park and why and how... I think a walk in the park is a great opportunity to try and focus on HERE and NOW and concentrate on "mindfulness", seeing all things and how they connect.

Or, you know, you could just enjoy walking in parks and let your clever brain rest and indulge in nature, blue skies and fresh air.



Strictly speaking, thinking about "what trees those are" or "about all the people who [sic] been here" is yet another instance of verbal thinking and it's emphatically not "mindfulness". Clearly you're not here and now if you're thinking about people who have been here.


You are right - it was a bad example... I need to read up more on my mindfulness :)




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