1 min readJun 26, 2020
This is so true of human nature. But then in a way, there seems to be a contradiction between self-help and mindfulness… self-help is rooted in a desire for control and perfection, whereas mindfulness is about acceptance.
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Written by Shannon Rawlins
An educator, philosopher, historian and poet who is passionate about education reform, human potential, nature's healing power and the practice of mindfulness.
