About ‪#‎concentration‬ ‪#‎buddhism‬ has identified five key factors for steadying the mind: 1. Applied attention – initial directing of attention to an object, such as the beginning of the breath. 2. Sustained attention – staying focused on the object of attention, like having full awareness of the entire “breathing in and out” process. 3. Rapture – intense interest in the object that brings a feeling of bliss. 4. Joy – opening of the heart, happiness, contentment and tranquility. 5. Singleness of mind – awareness of unity, experiencing everything as a whole. Less thoughts, a feeling of being more present. ‪#‎mindfulness‬ ‪#‎heart‬ ‪#‎meditation‬ ‪#‎temescalcanyon‬ ‪#‎trailrun‬

— Suddha Prem