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Everyday Mindfulness: More Accessible Than You Think

Carrie Elder, Danielle Dunkley, and C Peeper Mc Donald*

Department of Counseling, Mercer University, USA

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Received Date: September 27, 2019;  Published Date: October 11, 2019

Abstract

Mindfulness, the practice of nonjudgmental awareness, is rooted in Buddhist traditions. Although it originates from Eastern theology, it is also accessible and beneficial to those in Western cultures. Many individuals are aware of mindfulness, sati, in the context of yoga practices. However, mindfulness has a multitude of applications and is not bound to a particular discipline. The practice of mindfulness in the secular form has been incorporated into formal programs, such as Loving Kindness Meditation (LKM), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Cognitively-Based Compassion Training (CBCT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Through these programs, mindfulness serves many purposes, such as spiritual practices, physical symptom management, and mental health improvement. Individuals may also choose less structured ways to integrate mindfulness into their everyday activities. The nonjudgmental awareness that mindfulness encourages allows for psychological, physiological, and relational improvement. When individuals consider mindfulness as a way of being, it becomes much more accessible.

Keywords: Mindfulness; Mental Health; Physical Health; Healing; Awareness

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