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countable and uncountable, plural mindfulnesses
Awareness. examples
Inclination to be mindful or aware. examples
(Buddhism, psychology) Paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgementally.
A form of secular meditation practice with roots in Buddhist meditation. quotations examples
Thich Nhat Hanh, the Vietnamese Buddhist leader who introduced mindfulness to Westerners (Google got first dibs on him as a guest speaker), once said, “The most precious gift we can offer anyone is our attention.”
2013 November 1, David Hochman, “Mindfulness: Getting Its Share of Attention”, in The New York Times
This vogue is in part due to the real benefits of mindfulness, a form of attention and awareness often (but not always) achieved through meditation or yoga. It’s a trend for a reason. But its increasing application to every situation under the sun has some people concerned.
2014 June 30, Anna North, “The Mindfulness Backlash”, in New York Times Op-Talk