CHAPTER 3

Mindfulness

“The sun is starting to heat things up and my muscles could use a bit of rest Granddaughter. How about if we let the current carry us for a few minutes as we continue this discussion.”

“That sounds good to me; paddling is hard work. Is POUT the only thing you use on the farm to help with happiness Grandpa?”

“It surely helps reduce negative emotional responses and helps tackle conflicts Granddaughter, however, there are other techniques I discovered and learned from wise souls who crossed my path to get to an even better place.”

“What other techniques?”

“Some years back, I created a new field on the farm and have visited it almost daily since. Sometimes I just stay there for a few minutes. Sometimes I linger for an hour or ...

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