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Alexander Lovell, PhD's avatar

I remember when I first got into mindfulness, I devoured every book I could find. I was like a kid in a candy store, thinking that if I just read enough, I'd instantly achieve enlightenment. But then, I realized I was spending more time reading about life than actually living it. It was like studying maps instead of going on a hike. I eventually had to put the books down and step outside, quite literally. It was messy, it was unpredictable, but it was real. And that's where the actual learning began. Your analogy of moving from the classroom to an internship is spot on. Sometimes, you just have to get your hands dirty.

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Danni Levy's avatar

Don, I love this. Not only for the insight, but how it confirms that after years of practice/study/confusion/torment it arrives in a flash. A micro second. Yes! This! And yes, our 'teachers', gurus, favorite author and books, and everything we experience are facilitators - not our teachers. Our own life is our only teacher. And as we learn, we become facilitators for others. It is really a beautiful, spectacular thing. Growth is limitless and it begins and ends with us. Thank you Don. You are a wonderful faciltator for me, and I like to believe, new friend. 💛

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