Being mindful involves accepting our experiences without judgment from "summary" of The Mindfulness Solution by Ronald D. Siegel
When we practice mindfulness, we are asked to be fully present in each moment, to pay attention to whatever is happening without getting caught up in our thoughts or emotions. This means being open to whatever arises, whether it is pleasant, unpleasant, or neutral. This can be quite challenging, as our minds have a tendency to judge our experiences as either good or bad, right or wrong. However, mindfulness invites us to simply observe our experiences without getting caught up in these judgments. Accepting our experiences without judgment does not mean that we have to like or agree with everything that happens to us. It simply means that we acknowledge our thoughts, emotions, and sensations as they are, without trying to change or control them. By doing so, we create a space for greater self-awareness and self-compassion. We learn to recognize that our thoughts and emotions are just passing events in ...
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