Mindfulness Meaning
/ˈmaɪn(d)fʊlnəs/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAwareness.
nounInclination to be mindful or aware., Paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgementally.
Sentence Examples
I have a mindfulness meditation practice.
Mindfulness about the "now" is important in Zen.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Practicing ____ deeply every day can reduce your stress and improve focus.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Practicing daily ____ exercises can help to reduce your overall stress levels and improve your focus throughout the busy workday.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English mindful Proto-Germanic *-in- Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂yéti Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ti Proto-Germanic *-ōną Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English mindfulness From mindful + -ness.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Thich Nhat Hanh, the Vietnamese Buddhist leader who introduced mindfulness to Westerners (Google got first dibs on him as a guest speaker), once said, “The most precious gift we can offer anyone is our attention.”"
— 2013 November 1, David Hochman, “Mindfulness: Getting Its Share of Attention”, in The New York Times, →ISSN:
"This vogue is in part due to the real benefits of mindfulness, a form of attention and awareness often (but not always) achieved through meditation or yoga. It’s a trend for a reason. But its increasing application to every situation under the sun has some people concerned."
— 2014 June 30, Anna North, “The Mindfulness Backlash”, in New York Times Op-Talk:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Practicing ____ deeply every day can reduce your stress and improve focus.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Practicing daily ____ exercises can help to reduce your overall stress levels and improve your focus throughout the busy workday.