View synonyms for mindfulness

mindfulness

[ mahynd-fuhl-nis ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

the state or quality of being mindful or aware of something.
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 /

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

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.

Browse