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Perhaps this is 'new' to Gem:
For many years I thought mindfulness and being-present were the same thing. Then about 3 years ago at a Taoist event, I learned this is not the case.
Recently I learned that Mindfulness is a specific (advanced) form of one-focus meditation. The focus seems to vary a bit depending on the lineage of the practice but roughly it is the current state and surroundings of your physical being. The most common variations is to exclusively focus on your sensory experience. Some practices also include your internal knowing/knowledge.
FYI: being present is a state of being (self) without the ego self being in control or affecting your actions.
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