 There was some powerful truth in that place, in those presentations for me, in that practice. So I stayed, and I stayed, and I kept practicing. And over time, I learned much more about mindfulness, the ability to be aware of all of one's experience in a more balanced and open way. I learned about techniques of loving kindness and compassion, where we learn to actually cultivate the power of kindness, not just toward others, but toward ourselves as well.