Mindfulness Basics: A Practical Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation
Mindfulness is a word that gets used a lot — often in ways that feel vague, intimidating, or overly abstract. This page brings together a short series of videos that revisit the basics of mindfulness in a clear, grounded, and practical way you can use in everyday life.
Whether you’re brand new to mindfulness or returning to the fundamentals after some time away, these videos are meant to support real-life practice — not ideal circumstances.
Below, you’ll find four short videos that explore what mindfulness is, how it relates to meditation, and a few simple ways to be more present and intentional in everyday life.
1. What Is Mindfulness?
What does mindfulness actually mean — beyond the buzzwords?
In this video, I share a grounded, values-led definition of mindfulness and explain the core qualities that develop through mindfulness and meditation practice over time.
2. Mindfulness vs. Meditation
How are mindfulness and meditation different — and how do they work together?
This video breaks down the relationship between mindfulness and meditation, clarifying how they overlap, how they differ, and what each looks like in real life.
3. Practicing Mindfulness Through the Five Senses
A simple way to bring mindfulness into everyday moments.
In this video, I introduce a practical approach to mindfulness using the five senses. This is a helpful entry point if sitting meditation feels challenging, or if you want to practice mindfulness while moving through your day.
4. Meditation of Sounds
A guided meditation focused on listening and noticing sounds.
This short guided meditation invites you to practice mindfulness through sound — noticing what’s present without needing to change or control your experience. It’s designed to be approachable and supportive, whether you’re new to meditation or returning to practice.
A Note on Returning to the Basics
The basics of mindfulness aren’t something we outgrow. They’re something we return to — especially when life feels busy, overwhelming, or distracting.
You can move through these videos in order, revisit specific ones as needed, or return to this page anytime you want a simple reminder of what mindfulness actually is and how to practice it in everyday life.
Continue Your Mindfulness Practice
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