Mindfulness is...

Mindfulness is. . .

“Mindfulness is a universal human capacity ~ a way of paying attention to the present moment . . . that can be cultivated, sustained and

integrated into everyday life . . . by the ongoing discipline of meditation practice. Its central aim is the relief of suffering and the uncovering of our essential nature. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), developed at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, is an expression of mindfulness tailored to health and well being in our contemporary society.”

–Saki Santorelli, MEd

(Executive Director,

Center for Mindfulness, U. Mass. Medical School)

Mindfulness is about being aware of the present moment in all its fullness, without getting caught up in ruminating about the past, or in anticipating what may happen in the future. Mindfulness taps into your own deep internal resources to be used in the service of growing and healing. It is a simple and ancient way of living which modern medicine has begun to recognize as a powerful tool for people experiencing stress, chronic pain or illness.

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