Mindful meaning

What does it mean to be mindful?

Mindfulness has been defined as the state of attention and awareness of present experiences, bringing oneself in touch with inner wisdom and moment-by-moment awareness of what one experiences and feels. Paying attention to sounds, breathing rhythms, inner feelings, and our reaction patterns to specific situations are all part of being mindful. Mindful meditation involves a series of simple meditation exercises, often coupled with physical stretching, to help achieve the mindful state.