Mindfulness

The complexity of mindfulness creates a navigation for improvement in many aspects of life. Many scientist and medical scientist are looking towards mindfulness as a means towards the reduction of anxiety and mind fluctuations. Often Mindfulness is used as a meditative practice. However, this article is drawing regard to mindfulness as a distinctive approach to being still. Physical stillness is not always  required for mindful living; moreso the absence of lackadaisical movements throughout life. A foundational study done in 2008 explains one of the five aspects of mindfulness as "Non-reactivity to inner experience is the tendency to allow thoughts and feelings to come and go, without getting caught up in or carried away by them” (Baer et al., 2008, p. 330). Self improvement is a relatable goal that most people can relate to in most capacity. The beauty about this practice is that is creates opportunity for people to also grow in community of like minded people. Often, compassion is the side affect of practicing stillness during an interaction with another person. According to psychologist mindfulness are also major influences on a persons behavorism “Mindfulness and compassion have synergistic and distinct positive effects on ethical sensitivities. Given that both compassion and ethical sensitivities have roots in mindfulness, mindfulness interventions might be one possible venue to enhance these positive aspects of individuals’ psychology.”(Miller & Verhaeghen, 2022). This practice tailors the path for self compassion; the final theme of this project.