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Mindfulness Recognizes and Embraces Our Emotions
The details of this discussion at Plum Village include the contemplation of lotus flowers as a metaphor for our inner beauty preserved by mindfulness, conscious breathing, and sitting meditation, allowing the inner Buddha to bloom with compassion, love, and understanding. The practice of walking and breathing like a Buddha nourishes peace, joy, and love, connecting to the wonders of life. The mindfulness bell brings us back to the body, with Thich Nhat Hanh sharing the art of inviting the bell after becoming calm and solid through conscious breathing. The bell helps to return to the present moment, with each sound offering peace and awakening. Mindfulness reunites body, mind, and speech, transcending suffering and anxiety. The practice includes an ancient Chinese poem to invite the bell, breathing consciously before inviting the bell with respect, and preparing others with a half-sound before three cycles of deep breathing, repeated nine times. The practice of deep listening after each sound brings us back to the true home, cultivating peace and relaxation. The bell can be used in every home with three sounds each morning for nine deep breaths, offering daily peace and happiness, even amidst political and school tensions.