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Pay attention to the interruptions, the wrong turns,
the plans gone awry.
Bow to the rude waiter, the overdue bill,
All of the ways this world disappoints you.
This is the marrow of the practice,
the heartwood: knowing how to love an imperfect life.
Still your mind, slow your breath.
And witness the messy miracle of this moment
revealing itself to you
now
and now
and now.
Now that you are here… help us continue beautifully into the future.
The Mindfulness Bell is a journal of the art of mindful living in the Plum Village tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. It offers inspiration and resources for those practicing mindfulness in daily life and a connection to a community of people who aspire to live life deeply and in harmony with all beings. Subscriptions to The Mindfulness Bell support the work of Thich Nhat Hanh and the worldwide Sangha, as we offer methods for healing and transformation.
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