Benefits of Meditation Part IV

Another huge benefit that I have noticed from this experience is a greater sense of awareness. I would normally have considered myself a pretty self-aware person. However, with this exercise, it has given me some specific time to look deeply into myself. Because of this time I have realized aspects of myself that haven't been clear before.

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