*Mindfulness teachers Chris and Dan* discuss their recent experiences related to teaching, mindfulness, and their own personal practice.Chris finished teaching his first *Unified Mindfulness Program* and talks about *"ringing the bell"* (allowing positive emotions to arise without clinging to them).Dan emphasises *the power of metaphors* in teaching meditation, explaining how they help students retain and apply concepts in daily life.We both talk about *ADHD and open awareness*.