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In this talk, Bhante Sathi explains that skillfulness is the ability to maintain calmness, clarity, and steadiness in the face of life’s challenges through mindfulness. He emphasizes that true skillfulness comes from practice—learning to recognize when the mind becomes unsettled, accepting one’s imperfections, and consciously returning to a balanced state. By becoming aware of and gradually letting go of unskillful qualities like anger, greed, and self-centeredness, one can cultivate a more peaceful, resilient, and skillful mind.