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10 Minutes of Emptiness

Discover a simple 10-minute mindfulness practice to calm a busy mind, pause everyday distractions, and make time to be with yourself.

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Nov 14, 2026
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Our days are full of things that need our attention. We answer messages, solve problems, make decisions and think about what needs to happen next. Even when we have a few minutes to ourselves, we often fill them with our phones, music or another task.

But what happens when we stop trying to do everything for a while?

Making time for emptiness is an opportunity to be with ourselves without needing to achieve something, solve a problem or find an answer. It isn’t about forcing the mind to stop thinking. It’s about allowing ourselves to pause and noticing what happens when we no longer have to respond to everything around us.

Take a look at the Wisdom Practice Card, then give yourself ten minutes to try it. There’s nothin…

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