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mindfulness

[ mahynd-fuhl-nis ]

noun

  1. the state or quality of being mindful or aware of something.
  2. Psychology.
    1. a technique in which one focuses one's full attention only on the present, experiencing thoughts, feelings, and sensations but not judging them:

      The practice of mindfulness can reduce stress and physical pain.

    2. the mental state maintained by the use of this technique.


mindfulness

/ ˈmaɪndfʊlnɪs /

noun

  1. the the state or quality of being mindful
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of mindfulness1

First recorded in 1520–30; mindful ( def ) + -ness ( def )
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Example Sentences

Unlike on a typical romantic getaway, we learned and practiced mindfulness.

I honestly haven’t used it a ton, but anything that can help jumpstart a mindfulness practice is a net positive.

This book taught me how to meditate, back when Headspace didn’t exist and mindfulness wasn’t so sexy.

From Fortune

The apps can also be used to help practice mindfulness, the idea of being in the present moment while acknowledging but not giving into thoughts or physical sensations.

From Fortune

It’s sad because there is such a critical component of mindfulness that is about the prosocial good.

From Vox

She suggests mindfulness exercises to help us process the emotion before it triggers a response.

The best whiskies are made with finesse and the same attention to detail and mindfulness as the finest teas or sushi.

These tensions run throughout the conference, but also throughout the “mindfulness” movement that is now sweeping America.

Yet as mindfulness grows into big business, the cracks are beginning to show.

The fact that these tensions are present even at the epicenter of the mindfulness world is telling.

“Certainly,” Mrs. Graham answered recovering quickly from a partial lapse of mindfulness of the situation.

Mindfulness of her brings God's blessing; forgetfulness bitter remorse, when too late—after she's gone.

Mindfulness is only watchfulness for slips, and visiting means penal visitation.

Right Effort is closely connected with the seventh stage, Right Mindfulness.

Let a man maintain this mindfulness all the while he is awake, whether he be standing, walking, sitting or lying down.

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