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What is the Difference between Mindfulness and Meditation?

You may be perplexed: are meditation and mindfulness are the same thing? If they are not the same, then what’s the difference between the two? You’re not alone if you still have this question boggling in your head. It happens that many people use these terms interchangeably, and mean different. In this article, we’ve shared the top differences between the two so that you can get a clear understanding of the two.

• Meditation

It refers to a formal and a seated practice that focuses on opening your heart, enhancing your awareness, calming your mind, making you patient, and experiencing inner peace. It is an intentional practice where you learn to focus and experience calmness, serenity, and emotional balance. Seated      one begins with deep breathing in a comfortable position.

It teaches you how to synchronize your breath with your mind. If you want to practice this art, all you need is a comfortable space and a focused amount of time. Try it at whatever time is suitable for you.

• Mindfulness

It is the simple act of paying attention and focusing on the present. When you are actively being mindful, you notice the beautiful changes that take place around the world in addition to your thoughts, movements, behaviors, effects you have on others. The best thing about this kind of practice is that it can be practiced anytime, anywhere, and with anyone without staying fully engaged at the moment.

When you are mindful, you are actively involved in the activity with all your senses, instead of experiencing wandering of your mind. Informal one helps you tune better into your surroundings and increase your present moment awareness. On the other hand, formal one supports and enriches your ability to be mindful in every activity.  

In short, the difference between the two is given as follows:

• Mindfulness is an aspect of Meditation.
• Mindfulness can be practiced both formally and informally.
• Meditation is a beautiful road leading to mindful living.
• Mindfulness is a quality, Meditation is a practice.  
• Mindfulness can be used to cure ailments.

Conclusion

Are you ready to master your swamped mind, and shift your focus from doubting yourself to the done situation? If you want to launch your dream plan and sleep like a baby, it’s time to become mindful.

Start now and see the astonishing results. In addition to meditation, it would be better if you include the practice of yoga in your daily lives. Both of them are the two best practices that must be a part of everyone’s life.