Mindfulness is a property of consciousness which is beginning to receive considerable attention from psychologists. It has been described as a non-elaborative, non-judgmental, present-centered awareness where all thoughts and feeling are acknowledged and accepted (Bishop et al.
2004). In a state of mindfulness, attention is regulated such that increased awareness is brought to the current field of thoughts, feelings, and sensations, in addition to be immersed non-judgmentally in the present moment. This state of mind promotes a state of increased psychological acceptance which is the key therapeutic benefit of mindfulness when used to treat problems of anger, stress, or even pain (Tusaie & Edds
2009; Wright, Day & Howells
2009). …