• Mindfulness

    Origin

    mindful + -ness

    Full definition of mindfulness

    Noun

    mindfulness

    (uncountable)
    1. awareness
    2. inclination to be mindful or aware
    3. as understood in Buddhism and psychology paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgementally
      • 2014, Who, What, Why: What Is Mindfulness?, BBCThe Oxford English Dictionary "also notes that the term is 'in weakened use'. It's been diluted from its origins to now encompass all manner of meditation techniques, treatments for daily stress, even ways to lose weight."

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