For these individuals, coming to terms with this segment of their lives is very important in terms of their treatment as well as their overall outlook. With the new perspective that mindfulness affords, patients get a better understanding of their illness and their own response. They can better explore this new situation and gain the understanding that they are a well person with an illness rather than a sick person. They also appreciate that every life experience, both pleasant and unpleasant, contributes to who we are. Participants who have cardiac problems, diabetes or cancer begin to understand that the illness is a part of their life, but not their whole life.
People become well grounded and have a better understanding of who they are.
This practice can be a useful tool in putting one's life in perspective and learning to understand one's soul. In our increasingly fast-paced life, there seems to be a growing interest in discovering what really matters . . . Mindfulness is an opportunity to gain a better perspective and understanding. Health and Education Services for Women.