Exploring Mindfulness and Mindfulness Training in the Military

This chapter examines the concept of mindfulness and mindfulness meditation as tools to cultivate present-moment awareness and reduce unnecessary thought or reactivity. It discusses the challenges and benefits of mindfulness training compared to breath work, especially in the context of military personnel and high-stress environments. The chapter also delves into the development and surprising results of a mindfulness program tailored for soldiers, highlighting the incremental approach taken to adapt mindfulness practices to resonate with military life.