<P> An ancient model of the mind, generally known as the five - aggregate model enables one to understand the moment - to - moment manifestation of subjective conscious experience, and therefore can be a potentially useful theoretical resource to guide mindfulness interventions . </P> <P> The five aggregates are described as follows: </P> <Ol> <Li> Material form: includes both the physical body and external matter where material elements are continuously moving to and from the material body . </Li> <Li> Feelings: can be pleasant, unpleasant or neutral . </Li> <Li> Perceptions: represent being aware of attributes of an object (e.g. color, shape, etc .) </Li> <Li> Volition: represents bodily, verbal, or psychological behavior . </Li> <Li> Sensory consciousness: refers to input from the five senses (seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting or touch sensations) or a thought that happen to arise in the mind . </Li> </Ol> <Li> Material form: includes both the physical body and external matter where material elements are continuously moving to and from the material body . </Li>

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