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Instead of berating yourself for lack of productivity, commit to showing up at your creative space and trusting that the spark will return; it might take days, weeks, or even months, but it will come, as Allen so elegantly puts it: \"You will wake up one day and you will sit and practice.\"",{"id":124,"quote_text":125,"author_id":5,"source_id":53,"has_image":54,"author":126,"source":127,"quote_tag":128,"commentary":156},516629,"The beauty of meditation is that it is an ongoing, unfolding personal development process that enables you to become more aware of your emotional states, thoughts, feelings, and actions and identify those that are healthy and unhealthy and ultimately lift or zap your energy",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[129,132,135,138,141,144,147,150,153],{"id":130,"tag":131},2857268,{"id":28,"tag_name":29},{"id":133,"tag":134},2857278,{"id":21,"tag_name":22},{"id":136,"tag":137},2857267,{"id":32,"tag_name":33},{"id":139,"tag":140},2857269,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":142,"tag":143},2857280,{"id":35,"tag_name":36},{"id":145,"tag":146},2857270,{"id":25,"tag_name":26},{"id":148,"tag":149},2857266,{"id":38,"tag_name":39},{"id":151,"tag":152},2857281,{"id":17,"tag_name":18},{"id":154,"tag":155},2857282,{"id":42,"tag_name":43},"**The Backstory**\nNtathu Allen's words on meditation likely originated from her personal experiences as a mindfulness advocate and author. 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As she navigated the challenges of modern life, Ntathu sought solace in the ancient wisdom of meditation and breathwork. This quote captures a pivotal moment in her path towards inner peace.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nAt first glance, this quote may seem like a straightforward encouragement to practice mindfulness through breathing exercises. However, upon closer inspection, it reveals a more profound paradox: that the very act of turning attention away from everyday noise and mental chatter is, itself, an act of engagement with the present moment. This subtle distinction highlights the tension between detachment and presence.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, try setting aside just 5 minutes each day for a breathing exercise, focusing solely on the sensation of air moving in and out of your body. 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