Thursday, September 17, 2009

Mindfulness Is...

Mindfulness Is:

Mirror thought: It reflects only what is presently happening exactly the way it is happening without biases (shambhala.com)

Nonjudgmental observation: The ability of the mind to observe without criticism (shambhala.com)

Intentional focused awareness: (dr.orlipeter.com)

The practice of being fully present and alive, body and mind united: (shambhalasun.com)

Awareness of perception: a nonjudgmental quality of mind that does not anticipate the future or reflect on the past; not thinking, not interpreting, not evaluating (contemplativemind.org)

Paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally (Jon Kabat-Zinn)

Awareness of the present moment with acceptance: (iahb.org)

Moment by moment awareness: Keeping one's consciousness alive to the present reality; keeping one's complete attention to the experience on a moment-to-moment basis; the nonjudgmental observation of the ongoing stream of internal and external stimul as they arise (Christopher Germer, Ph.D.)

The mind watching the mind: (mcmanweb.com)

Awareness of change: Observing the passing flow of experience; watching things as they are changing (shambhala.com)

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