mindfulness
noun/ˈmaɪndflnəs/
/ˈmaɪndflnəs/
[uncountable] (formal)- mindfulness (of something) the fact of remembering somebody/something and considering them/it when you do something synonym consciousness (2)
- their mindfulness of the wider cinematic tradition
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- a mental state achieved by concentrating on the present moment, while calmly accepting the feelings and thoughts that come to you, used as a technique to help you relax
- A therapist may teach mindfulness, a concept borrowed from Zen Buddhism.
- Mindfulness is a way for body and mind to reconnect.
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