The Importance of Mindfulness

Mindfulness simply means being aware of what's arising, not trying to keep anything out. If we're doing this very simple practice, but we see that the mind is still getting caught in these phase and these arising fetters, which it will. So then it's helpful to note or notice the feeling quality. And that's when we should particularly pay attention. Oh, is this experience pleasant? Is it unpleasant? Is it neutral? Because that's what's conditioning the defilement.