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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMindfulness
/ˈmaɪnd.fəl.nəs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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The quality or state of being conscious or aware of something, or a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment.
"Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety in daily life."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old English 'mynd' (memory, remembrance) combined with the suffix '-ful' and '-ness'. Historically rooted in Buddhist psychology (sati), the term evolved in contemporary Western psychology to describe the fundamental human ability to be fully present and aware of where we are and what we're doing.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Mindfulness" is said worldwide
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pleine conscience
Transliteration: pleine conscience
"La méditation de pleine conscience aide à se détendre."
Achtsamkeit
Transliteration: Achtsamkeit
"Achtsamkeit ist der Schlüssel zu innerem Frieden."
consapevolezza
Transliteration: consapevolezza
"La pratica della consapevolezza migliora il benessere mentale."
atención plena
Transliteration: atención plena
"La atención plena nos ayuda a vivir en el momento presente."
atenção plena
Transliteration: atenção plena
"A prática da atenção plena reduz o estresse diário."
सचेतनता
Transliteration: sachetanta
"सचेतनता मानसिक शांति पाने में मदद करती है।"
正念
Transliteration: zhèngniàn
"练习正念可以帮助我们保持内心的平静。"
마음챙김
Transliteration: maeumchaenggim
"마음챙김 명상은 스트레스 해소에 효과적입니다."
マインドフルネス
Transliteration: maindorufunesu
"マインドフルネスの実践はストレスを軽減します。"
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