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Mindful Metaphors

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Metaphors for Mindfulness

In his book From Wild Chickens and Petty Tyrants, psychologist Arnold Kozak offers 108 metaphors for mindfulness. One of the most widely understood metaphors is that of the inner witness. When we're too busy and stressed, it's like we're driving our car at dangerously high speeds. There are lots of other metaphors for mindfulness concepts out there. But it's important to remember that no metaphor can substitute for the practice itself.

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