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. The spiral of awareness evolution is never-ending. Because of its universality, mindfulness is an extremely solid foundation upon which to build the spiritual practice and the spiritual life. Therefore, we shall enter deeply into these realms of the human condition within this book.