Mindfulness

Mindfulness can be defined as a non-judgmental form of observation. It means the individual is deliberately focusing their attention on the present moment. Every time thoughts wander off into the future or the past the individual gently brings themselves back to the present. Mindfulness is made up of three different elements: remembering, awareness, and attention. The meditator needs to be aware of the object they wish to focus upon. They will then focus their attention on this object and need to remember to keep it there.

Practicing mindfulness meditation can benefit people in a number of ways including:

It helps them become less judgmental
They become better at living in the present moment
The individual develops increased compassion for other sentient beings
They begin to feel more connected with other people

The individual develops increased self-acceptance
It leads to increased feelings of calmness and peacefulness in their daily life
They become increasingly self-aware
They become less troubled by unpleasant experiences