Being in the moment is a component of mindfulness.
Evidence
Being in the moment is necessary but not sufficient for mindfulness—which involves being in the moment, but also being aware of what’s going on. — Dan Harris, 10 percent Happier, 1158
Categorization
- corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Dan Harris, 10 percent Happier, 1158
- XREF: connects to: Mindfulness allows for thoughtful responses instead of mindless reactions. — Dan Harris, 10 percent Happier, 1132; Mindful awareness has been defined as the capacity for acting with present-centered awareness rather than on ‘automatic pilot’ or being lost. — Relationship of mindful awareness to neural processing …; Present focus is essential during crises to maintain functioning and order. — Jordan B. Peterson, 12 Rules for Life An Antidote to Chaos, 1003 (+7 more)
Broader Connections
- Slow walking meditation attunes awareness to the present environment
#expands(0.85) — Pauline Oliveros, Deep Listening, 430 - Sensation anchors awareness in immediate present presence
#expands(0.80) — Pauline Oliveros, Deep Listening, 242 - Repeated meditation transforms intrusive noise into a tool for entering the moment
#expands(0.75) — Pauline Oliveros, Deep Listening, 507