A Writer's Notebook
What is the most important thing to carry with you all the time?
I think the most important thing to carry with you at all times is mindfulness. Knowing what I’m doing while I’m doing it is crucial to staying in the present moment. When I am mindful, I can both look at a situation outwardly and turn inward to check in with myself. In this way, I trust my intuition and act in line with my values.
Being mindful is indeed a fascinating state of being. It’s like having an ongoing conversation with oneself. This reminds me of a memory from my youth. We encountered Father Cararo, a Catholic priest, who was pacing back and forth, deeply engaged in self-dialogue. Auntie Alice, concerned, approached him and asked, “Father, are you okay? Is there a problem?” To which he replied with a touch of humor and profundity, “Big big, I think I lost myself.” It was a moment that underscored the importance of mindfulness and the ease with which we can become lost in our own thoughts.
The Journey Inward 
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