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Why you should give the gift of mindfulness this New Year

  • Written by Jeremy David Engels, Professor of Communication Arts and Sciences, Penn State
Why you should give the gift of mindfulness this New YearThe late Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh leading a meditation walk.Steve Cray/South China Morning Post via Getty Images

The start of another year can feel magical to many of us. Even though the days remain short and dark, the flip of the calendar can make it seem new beginnings with new resolutions are possible.

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