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B. PIORO 

When did you first start practicing mindfulness and why were you motivated to do so?   Jon Kabat-Zinn's book, Wherever You Go There You Are was my introduction to mindfulness and it inspired me to learn more about what it is and further develop my practice. Did you take a… Read More

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SUSAN DUBOIS 

When did you first start practicing mindfulness and why were you motivated to do so? I started meditating in 2003. I was facing depression, anxiety and health issues and it was suggested by my psychiatrist. Did you take a class? If so, what sort… Read More 

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  • December 21, 2011
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CARLO MIRANDA 

When did you first start practicing mindfulness and why were you motivated to do so? I first started practicing mindfulness in high school through a yoga class. However, I did not practice it with any regularity.  I was motivated by a general interest to see if it was something I… Read More 

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  • November 25, 2011
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ANN HITCHINS 

When did you first start practicing mindfulness and why were you motivated to do so? I think mindfulness is part of our nature. In my teens I had some exposure to meditation and eastern thought. Members of my family were interested in that as well, but I didn’t really start… Read More 

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  • November 17, 2011
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LINDA YORK 

When did you first start practicing mindfulness and why were you motivated to do so? I am a new convert, enthusiast and practitioner of mindfulness. I took my first eight-week workshop starting at the end of this past March. I recently decided (after 20 years) that anti-depressant… Read More 

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  • November 4, 2011
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CYNTHIA A. TABERNER 

When did you first start practicing mindfulness and why were you motivated to do so? Years ago, my husband had been layed off. We were experiencing financial difficulties. I had also been newly diagnosed with a chronic illness. My physician referred me to the Stress Reduction Clinic at UMass Hospital… Read More 

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  • November 1, 2011
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TOMMY HOUSWORTH 

Location: Decatur, GA When did you first start practicing mindfulness and why were you motivated to do so? I began practicing mindfulness about 12 years ago, as my wife and I prepared to have our first child. I realized I had lived a lot of my life… Read More 

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  • October 20, 2011
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HARRIET STEIN 

When did you first start practicing mindfulness and why were you motivated to do so? In April 2000 I took a full day Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation class with Jon Kabat-Zinn. My sister, a social worker, had read one of Jon's books and thought I would find the… Read More 

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  • September 29, 2011
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