At any given moment we typically have a lot of thoughts racing through our minds. We’re thinking about yesterday, or tomorrow, working through some problem.
Mindfulness is stepping back and observing that phenomena, that process, and entering a state of awareness rather than “active” thinking.
Meditation is a kind of practice - you learn over time how to simply observe the mechanics of the mind as a kind of “3rd party” observer (this is probably where a lot of the spiritual / mystical feelings arise from — what people describe as a feeling of “oneness”, etc.)
Mindfulness is carrying that feeling of calm awareness throughout the rest of the day’s activities. For instance, going for a run and really just running and taking in the sensations without following every thought that pops into your head.
Mindfulness is stepping back and observing that phenomena, that process, and entering a state of awareness rather than “active” thinking.
Meditation is a kind of practice - you learn over time how to simply observe the mechanics of the mind as a kind of “3rd party” observer (this is probably where a lot of the spiritual / mystical feelings arise from — what people describe as a feeling of “oneness”, etc.)
Mindfulness is carrying that feeling of calm awareness throughout the rest of the day’s activities. For instance, going for a run and really just running and taking in the sensations without following every thought that pops into your head.