Mindfulness is the process of reflecting upon one’s current state from one moment to the next. The past plays its part in shaping you, but attention to what is arising in the present moment is the perspective that is needed for greater understanding. This awareness takes precedence over telling the story.

The practice of mindfulness leads to greater self-acceptance, which makes it easier to be strong and flexible with the ebbs and flows of life. Mindfulness will also help you to nurture curiosity about your experiences. The more this inner witness is cultivated, the less consumed you will be by difficult feelings or thoughts that arise within you in the context of your life.