Understanding the Definition of Mindfulness: Part 1
For those who are trying to get into mindfulness, I think a good way to start is by finding a good definition of mindfulness and understanding it. I want to help with that, and this is probably something I should do sooner rather than later. I can write all day about the benefits of "mindfulness," but without clearly explaining what I mean when I use that word, readers who are new to mindfulness may end up frustrated. In his book Wherever You Go, There You Are , Jon Kabat-Zinn says that "Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgementally." I think this is a great definition. In order to understand this definition, we have to understand the following three things. 1. What it means to pay attention on purpose 2. What it means to pay attention in the present moment 3. What it means to pay attention nonjudgementally. In this post, I'll focus on explaining what it means to pay attention on purpose. To p