DEFINITIONS
MINDFULNESS
“The awareness that emerges through paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudmentally to the unfolding of experience moment to moment.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn
“Awareness, of the present moment, with acceptance.” – Chris Germer
“Knowing what you are experiencing, while you are experiencing it.”
ACCEPTANCE
“Active, nonjudgmental embracing of experience in the here and now.” – Steven Hayes
EMPATHY
“An accurate understanding of the [another’s] world as seen from the inside. To sense [another person’s] world as if it were your own.” – Carl Rogers
LOVING-KINDNESS
“The wish that all sentient beings may be happy.” – Dalai Lama
COMPASSION
“The wish that all sentient beings may be free from suffering.” – Dalai Lama
“Deep awareness of the suffering of oneself and other living beings, coupled with the wish and effort to alleviate it.” – Paul Gilbert
SELF-COMPASSION
“When we suffer, caring for ourselves as we would care for someone we truly love. Self-compassion includes self-kindness, a sense of common humanity and mindfulness.” – Kristin Neff