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By appreciating I mean taking the time to take something in more thoroughly than skimming, while also not letting oneself lose track of what's happening around them.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

Zen training. Long hours of meditation have allowed me to absorb myself in simple pleasures without losing track of my surroundings.

Well, I should say a childhood of abuse gave me the gift of eternal vigilance, and zen training allowed me to slow down and enjoy things on top of that.