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What does it mean?
Maintain continuous awareness of your own being. Self-presence is essential in all moments and places.
In plain terms
Stay aware of yourself always and everywhere.
What can you take from it?
Keep constant self-awareness in all situations.

Where it applies

  • meditation
  • daily routines
  • interpersonal conflict

Putting it to work

  • check-ins
  • meditation
  • breathing

Questions to consider

  • Are you present right now?
  • Where is your attention?

Another view

Constant self-focus may lead to narcissism.

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