Standard mindfulness definitions reduce the practice to a present-centered construct.

Evidence

Most mindfulness programs and research designs use Jon Kabat-Zinn’s (2005) definition of mindfulness—“paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally” (part 1, location 185). While it is beneficial for psychological studies to maintain consistently defined constructs for research purposes, I would like to expand this definition using Ergas (2015) and Dreyfus (2010, 2011), to include a connection to both the cognitive and embodied aspects of mindfulness. — James D. Kirylo (ed.), Reinventing Pedagogy of the Oppressed, 664

Categorization

• DEFINE: Quotes Kabat-Zinn’s canonical definition as the baseline being expanded.
• XREF: connects to: Mindfulness is a top-down cognitive process, not just present-centered awareness. — James D. Kirylo (ed.), Reinventing Pedagogy of the Oppressed:…, 666; Being in the moment is a component of mindfulness. — Dan Harris, 10 percent Happier, 1158; Mindfulness involves retaining and understanding experience, not just present awareness. — James D. Kirylo (ed.), Reinventing Pedagogy of the Oppressed:…, 665 (+2 more)

Broader Connections

• Mindfulness is a top-down cognitive process, not just present-centered awareness. #qualifies (0.95) — James D. Kirylo (ed.), Reinventing Pedagogy of the Oppressed, 666
• Mindfulness involves retaining and understanding experience, not just present awareness. #qualifies (0.95) — James D. Kirylo (ed.), Reinventing Pedagogy of the Oppressed, 665
• Being in the moment is a component of mindfulness. #qualifies (0.90) — Dan Harris, 10 percent Happier, 1158
• Mindfulness involves being aware without judgment. #qualifies (0.85) — Dan Harris, 10 percent Happier, 1130