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Mindfulness
A state of intentional attention to the present moment, without judgment. Jon Kabat-Zinn defines it as 'paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally.' It is not a state of relaxation or mental emptiness — it is a quality of attention.
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