Awareness is therefore the first step in the transformational process. There must be an acknowledgement that something is there to change, that something is not right, not balanced or whole. Mindfulness is therefor the foundation of the Buddha s dharma the spiritual teaching. By definition, mindfulness is simply being aware, paying attention to what one is doing on all levels of one s existence being conscious, awake. This is both very simple and infinitely complex.
Mindfulness is very simple on one level because it is simply being.
Being, however, is a limitless unfoldment of awareness, and thus mindfulness is as well. When most people become aware of new levels, there is instantaneous amazement, and recognition of how far from aware they have been throughout their lives. Mindfulness is infinitely more than sitting meditation. Mindfulness is applicable to all moments, to all activity, to all aspects of life, and as such, must be integrated on many levels. Remember, beyond any level of awareness or experience is a deeper level.