Mindfulness allows for nonjudgmental observation of thoughts.

Evidence

Buddhism’s secret sauce went by a hopelessly anodyne name: “mindfulness.” In a nutshell, mindfulness is the ability to recognize what is happening in your mind right now—anger, jealousy, sadness, the pain of a stubbed toe, whatever—without getting carried away by it. — Dan Harris, 10 percent Happier, 513

Categorization

• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Dan Harris, 10 percent Happier, 513
• XREF: connects to: Thoughts can influence moods and behaviors throughout the day. — Dan Harris, 10 percent Happier, 722; Choiceless awareness allows one to observe thoughts without judgment. — Dan Harris, 10 percent Happier, 710; Mindfulness allows for thoughtful responses instead of mindless reactions. — Dan Harris, 10 percent Happier, 1132 (+12 more)

Library Connections

• Mindfulness alters perception of intrusive thoughts. #expands (0.85) — Dan Harris, 10 percent Happier, 564

Broader Connections

• Mindfulness creates space to respond rather than react. #expands (0.80) — Dan Harris, 10 percent Happier, 570