Mindfulness is the ability to be aware of our thoughts and separate them from out actions and identity, allowing us to overcome mental barriers and destructive though patterns to make more intentional decisions.
It irks me to see it thrown around on social media as an empty buzzword that borders on irony. I believe it’s an important life skill, and by trivializing it, we create a barrier to people living more peaceful lives.
Many influencers who boast about mindfulness rather than teaching it in a meaningful way are, in my mind, extremely performative.