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Mindfulness as Medicine: Healing Through Breath, Eating, and Compassion

Thich Nhat Hanh · July 22, 1991 · Upper Hamlet, Plum Village, France
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Mindfulness transforms suffering gradually, akin to nourishing blood in our body. Improving blood quality involves mindful breathing, releasing polluted air, enhancing circulation, and mindful eating. Engage respiratory muscles for deep breathing, enhancing oxygen intake. Eating slowly prevents toxin buildup, doubling nutrition absorbed. Mindfulness heals emotional blocks, fostering empathy and transforming relationships. Visualizing oneself and others as vulnerable beings nurtures compassion. Vipassana dissolves pain gently, akin to saliva melting chocolate. Collective mindfulness efforts can positively influence societal consciousness. Awareness fosters empathy, transforming psychic pain and fostering societal change. Engage in mindful breathing, meditation, and compassionate action to nurture enlightenment and alleviate suffering.

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