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How to Concentrate

How to Concentrate

Reflection for this weekend:

“Do one thing at a time! Consciously choose where your awareness goes.” ~ Dandapani

Photo: The full moon rises behind the Swayambunath Stupa as pilgrims circumambulate one of Buddhism’s holiest shrines during the celebration of the Buddhist new year in Kathmandu, Nepal.

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