Imagine you're in a calm room with your eyes closed, trying to focus on your breathing, that's meditation. Now picture yourself noticing the way your thoughts come and go during a busy day, that's mindfulness. Meditation is like taking time out to relax and reset, while mindfulness is being aware of the present moment wherever you are.
Examples
- A child sitting quietly to focus on their breathing in the classroom, that's meditation.
- A person noticing how their fingers feel while eating an apple, that's mindfulness.
- A student taking a few deep breaths before starting a test, that's meditation.
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