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Mar 2025
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Why Your Mind Wanders (And Why That’s Ok...

Headspace Studios
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Struggling with a busy mind during meditation? Learn why mind-wandering is natural, how the brain’s Default Mode Network plays a role, and how patience, acceptance, and curiosity can transform your practice.

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