# The Honest Guide to Mindfulness : zen habits

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## What Jamie wrote

There is a lot of truth in this article. I’m coming on a year of daily meditation, and while it’s not the kind of hard that leaves you sweating and panting, it’s not some relaxing zen trip everyday.

> Mindfulness is powerful, and you should absolutely do it. But you should do it with your eyes wide open, knowing what’s up.
> 
> So here’s my attempt at an honest guide to mindfulness.

You get out of it what you put in.

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