The first few times we realize enlightenment, we are so taken with the experience that we don’t even question it.

It’s just so powerful—so apparent—that we accept it at face value.

Kind of like when the ancient astronomers observed the sun and stars revolving around the Earth…

Mindfulness and meditation are all the rage these days.

But there is no magical, “mindful” state of awareness that will deliver all of the diverse benefits we seek.

And striving to attain one just makes meditation tedious and confusing—and much smaller than it should be.