Why is it called 'Mindfulness'?
I often have this discussion. Why is mindfulness called mindfulness when really it is much more?
It could be mind fullness of mindfullness or mindness or even mind emptyness or even presentness?
"A rose by any other name would smell as sweet!" Shakespeare meaning that even if a rose was called something like dustbin it would still smell fragrant and sweet so really does a name matter?
But when I describe mindfulness to people I sometimes get the same glazed over eyes and a tsk that again kind of reaction.
So . . . what I wanted to bring up today is that the practice of mindfulness is great, who cares what it is called?
@MistyMagic
Very very good question and deep-but very good
First let's break down mindfulness
Mind-the element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences to think and to feel
Full- Full of
Ness- a native English suffix attached to adjectives and participles, formingabstract nouns denoting quality and state (and often, by extension,something exemplifying a quality or state
What does mindfulness mean?
The quality or state of being conscious or aware of something. a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.
Does this help?????
@RumpleSteeleSkin
OMG I can't get over the pic!! What were you saying rofl!
But yes and it is something that I will continue to discuss and debate and decide upon :)