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I don\u2019t know about you, but mindfulness is something that I don\u2019t actively think about in my day-to-day. Sure, many of us do<\/em> it\u2014with yoga, meditation, coloring, walking, and so on\u2014but ponder on it? Rarely.<\/p>\n

Maybe that\u2019s why it takes a dedicated day\u2014Mindfulness Day\u2014to really put it at the forefront of my brain\u2026 to really be, well, mindful about it.<\/p>\n

But with so many of us going to classes, sessions, workshops, events, and even a mindfulness retreat, is such a day necessary? The short answer is \u201cyes.\u201d<\/p>\n

A glorious day like Mindfulness Day is a great reminder to pause, to reflect, and to consciously choose the thoughts that shape our reality.<\/p>\n

What is Mindfulness Day?<\/h2>\n

Established in 2011 by Wisdom Publications, Mindfulness Day has a permanent residence every year on September 12th. Its sole purpose? Bringing awareness to mindful living and what being \u201cmindful\u201d exactly is.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the thing: mindfulness<\/a> is \u201cpresent-moment awareness<\/em>\u201d (thanks, Dr. Ben Tal-Shahar<\/strong>, a renowned teacher and mentor in happiness studies, for the definition). In short, it\u2019s paying attention to the present moment intentionally and with curiosity, whether it\u2019s \u201cof the breath, any other physical sensation, an object, an activity, or anything else<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Mindful isn\u2019t just about being \u201cin the moment\u201d; it\u2019s about how you show up in that moment<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

But let me throw this out there: aren\u2019t we already \u201cpresent\u201d when we\u2019re scrolling through TikTok or devouring a juicy Big Mac? I mean, if being in the moment is all that matters, then binge-watching a series on Netflix can be considered \u201cmindfulness,\u201d right?<\/p>\n

Yet somehow, yoga, meditation, and journaling get all the praise for \u201creal\u201d presence. Funny how that works.<\/p>\n

But the truth of the matter is, mindful isn\u2019t just about being \u201cin the moment\u201d; it\u2019s about how you show up in that moment<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Sure, you can be fully present with your phone or your food (oops, guilty!<\/em>), but are those habits leading you toward greater awareness and peace? That\u2019s where mindfulness activities<\/a> come in\u2014they help you cultivate presence with intention, not distraction.<\/p>\n

Vishen<\/strong>, the founder and CEO of Mindvalley, has been known to say, \u201cYour mind is creating everything about the world around you<\/em>.\u201d His words remind us that our thoughts shape our reality, and Mindfulness Day is a powerful reminder to consciously choose those thoughts.<\/p>\n

On this day of mindfulness<\/a>, you\u2019re invited to reconnect with yourself and create habits that bring long-term focus and peace.<\/p>\n

Why is it important?<\/h3>\n

Sure, we rock our Lululemon\u2019s, hashtag #fitforlife, have a whole bookcase of Moleskins, and what have you. But the fact of the matter is, we still have stress in our lives\u2014it\u2019s unavoidable.<\/p>\n

A 2022 Gallup report even found that in the U.S. alone, 53% of people report experiencing significant stress<\/a>. And the unfortunate reality is, it\u2019s been shown to be a major root cause for a number of physical and mental ailments<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This only shows that there\u2019s absolutely a growing need for conscious living to help reduce stress and promote well-being. Mindfulness Day may just be 24 hours, but it\u2019s a chance to reset, establish intentional habits, and carry that presence forward into everyday life.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is so easy to dismiss mindfulness practices these [days] since [mindfulness] has become such a popular buzzword<\/em>,\u201d says Kerry Fisher<\/strong>, a Mindvalley member, publisher, and writing coach. \u201cHowever, to dismiss mindfulness is to cut yourself off from creating a new life for yourself<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

I couldn\u2019t agree more. We may make the efforts to improve our wellness circumstances (for me, it\u2019s journaling; for Kerry, it\u2019s yoga, meditation, and breathwork; and for you, it might be something else).<\/p>\n

However, having a dedicated day to step away from the noise and just be in the now gives us the chance to experience life as is.<\/p>\n

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\"Kerry