Types of Mindfulness
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Types of Mindfulness: A Beginner’s Guide
There are several types of mindfulness that cater to different preferences and needs. Whether it’s through focused-attention meditation, where one concentrates on a single object, sound, or breath, or through open-monitoring meditation, which involves paying attention to all aspects of our experience without attaching to any particular focus, the spectrum of mindfulness is broad. There…
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Mindfulness vs Meditation: Understanding the Difference
Mindfulness and meditation are often spoken of in the same breath, yet they stand as distinct practices with different histories, approaches, and benefits. Mindfulness is 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. Meanwhile, meditation is a broader term that…