Which of the Following Is Usually the First Step in the Practice

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is usually the first step in the practice of mindfulness meditation?

• A) Selecting a single word, a mantra, to focus on.
• B) Giving control of one's consciousness to another individual.
• C) Sitting on a cushion with crossed legs or in a chair with a straight back.
• D) Taking a muscle relaxant or an anesthetic.

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