Working With The Four Elements Contemplations
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Mindfully contemplating the subjective experience of the Four Elements: Earth, Wind,Fire, and Water is mentioned in the Four Foundations of Mindfulness Discourse as part of the category “Mindfulness of the Body”.  During the talk, Peter describes the characteristics of each Element, along with how they can be useful for interrupting internal “selfing stories”.  This talk is meant to be accompanied by the recording in the archives entitled “Four Elements Contemplation”.  Those present for the meeting shared their experiences during the meditation and sought clarification regarding the topic. Here are the notes prepared for this talk:  Working With the Four Elements Contemplations
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