disengaging, making you feel dispassionate. You will naturally tune out or ignore discussion of the issues you consider unimportant. Practicing mindfulness in a seminary classroom is essential, because too often students regurgitate answers for marks or in support of denominational positions just to keep the peace. Holding your inner voice lightly, even if for a moment, does not change your inner voice or its influence but allows you to acknowledge that you have questions, doctrinal hang-ups, theological