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The purpose of this mindful breathing practice is to develop awareness of the present, with kindness and curiosity. In doing so we can begin to calm the mind and develop inner peace. At the beginning, you may notice how busy or distracted the mind actually is. There will be a great temptation to follow the different thoughts as they arise. Whenever we notice that the mind (attention) has wandered off, gently bring it back to the breath flow. Gradually, our distracting thoughts will subside and we will experience a sense of inner peace and relaxation. Our mind will feel spacious and still.