Hi Augie, a belated welcome to SR and to Secular Connections (SC).
Cant comment on AA because of the rules at SC.
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As for mindfulness, I just try not to think to far ahead of what I'm doing at the time. Kinda keep it simple and pay attention to whats happening with me now. Doing so cuts out some stress out. I try to stay in the 'now' and take life at it comes without letting my mind wander all over the place.