The mind doesn’t wander, but awareness does.
But, What is the difference between “thinking” and “awareness?”
Thinking is thought intensive while awareness is presence or simple attention in moment.
“Thinking” is when your mind creates thoughts about the situation you are in. “Awareness” is when your attention is focused on the situation simply observing with your senses.
You are aware through what you see, hear, feel, smell, taste.
Thinking separates us from the immediacy of the situation. Awareness gives us direct perception of the situation and allows us to perceive it more accurately.
Ergo, The mind doesn't wander, but awareness does.
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