7. Healing

When people start to practice mindfulness they’re often surprised, even dismayed, at how challenging it can be to stay in the present moment. The body aches, the mind wanders–many new practitioners wash out before they really start to reap the benefits of the practice. In this critically important lesson, Thomas explains the healing process that mindfulness catalyzes and offers practical tips for allowing this process to unfold. For those who stay with it, they will come to enjoy a degree of freedom and happiness that makes the discomfort of the practice look like a very small price to pay.