Mindfulness is the ability to be present and be aware of what is happening here and now without any judgments or being overwhelmed by what is going on around us. In simple words, it is the awareness of the present moment. This present moment awareness helps us in acknowledging where we get stuck and supports us in letting go.
It is a way through which we can slow down and investigate our experiences without judgments. The most important aspect of mindfulness lies in the two words: to Slow down and to Investigate.
Once we pause to slow down and investigate the situation and/or our surroundings, we gain awareness into present moment. This awareness helps us to break our life’s patterns which might not be serving us well.