Mindfulness, in its most original and pure form, can be defined as maintaining a non-judgmental state of heightened or complete awareness of one’s thoughts, emotions, or experiences on a moment-to-moment basis. It is a conscious direction of our attention to the present moment, acknowledging and accepting what we are experiencing, without getting caught up in our thoughts about it.
Mindfulness is a state of active, open attention to the present, where we observe our thoughts and feelings without judging them as good or bad. Instead of letting life pass us by, mindfulness means living in the moment and awakening to our current experience, rather than dwelling on the past or anticipating the future. It’s about being fully engaged in whatever is happening around and within us, without distraction or judgment. It’s about cultivating a sense of presence and attentiveness to our own lives.
Mindfulness is a way of befriending ourselves and our experience. It’s about finding a centered space within ourselves that is untouched by the chaos and noise of the external world. It’s about finding peace in the midst of life’s storms, not by avoiding them, but by facing them with an open heart and a clear mind. It’s about learning to live with a sense of fullness and richness, regardless of the circumstances of our lives. It’s about learning to be fully human and fully alive.
It’s about learning to be here, now.
Mindfulness is a journey, not a destination. It’s a way of life, not a technique or a tool. It’s a path to freedom and peace, not a prescription for happiness. It’s a practice, not a philosophy. It’s a way of being, not a way of doing. It’s about being present, not about being perfect. It’s about being awake, not about being in control. It’s about being aware, not about being comfortable. It’s about being real, not about being right. It’s about being open, not about being closed. It’s about being compassionate, not about being judgmental. It’s about being mindful, not about being mindless. It’s about being alive, not about being dead. It’s about being free, not about being trapped. It’s about being human, not about being a machine. It’s about being, not about becoming. It’s about being mindful, not about being mindless. It’s about being alive, not about being dead. It’s about being free, not about being trapped. It’s about being human, not about being a machine. 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