What is mindfulness? It is a common phrase we here more and more these days, but what does it truly mean. Well, the term mindfulness is a Buddhist philosophical and meditative term that refers to ‘being in the moment’. The true meditative definition would be - bringing one’s complete attention to the present experience on a moment-to-moment basis.
A more modern and Western definition from the Princeton Online Dictionary (wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn) - the trait of staying aware of (paying close attention to) your responsibilities.
So, how can mindfulness help you? While Mindfulness and other ancient philosophies are not new – they are new to research and scientific data. Part of what Positive Psychology or Happiness Research is trying to do, is to put empirical data to these ancient wisdoms. Some of the latest Mindfulness research is listed below. These are recent articles in the Monitor Magazine (the American Psychological Association Magazine). These are wonderful examples of how you and your family can use mindfulness to make your life better. Enjoy!!
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