Heartfulness Is Not Separate From Mindfulness

One basic definition of mindfulness is paying attention to what’s happening in the present moment without judgment. With this definition, already we can see that mindfulness is not completely neutral: it’s asking us to bring specific qualities to our attention, such as non-judgment. You might emphasize the opposite of non-judgment, such as open-mindedness or receptivity. This is an excellent starting point.

The Buddha highlighted four qualities that are particularly important for us to cultivate:

Loving Kindness

Compassion

Appreciative Joy

Equanimity