In "The Four Foundations of Mindfulness in Plain English," Henepola Gunaratana emphasizes the importance of mindfulness in our daily lives. The quote "Always remember: becoming mindful of losing our mindfulness is mindfulness" highlights that the awareness of our thoughts and distractions is itself a crucial aspect of being mindful. Recognizing when our focus wanders allows us to gently bring our attention back, fostering the practice of mindfulness. This concept reiterates that mindfulness is not just about maintaining a constant state of awareness but also about acknowledging when we stray from that state. It invites us to cultivate a non-judgmental awareness of our mental processes, thereby reinforcing our mindfulness practice. By being aware of when we lose touch with our mindfulness, we engage more deeply in the process, making it an integral part of our growth and self-discovery.

In "The Four Foundations of Mindfulness in Plain English," Henepola Gunaratana emphasizes the importance of mindfulness in our daily lives. The quote "Always remember: becoming mindful of losing our mindfulness is mindfulness" highlights that the awareness of our thoughts and distractions is itself a crucial aspect of being mindful. Recognizing when our focus wanders allows us to gently bring our attention back, fostering the practice of mindfulness.

This concept reiterates that mindfulness is not just about maintaining a constant state of awareness but also about acknowledging when we stray from that state. It invites us to cultivate a non-judgmental awareness of our mental processes, thereby reinforcing our mindfulness practice. By being aware of when we lose touch with our mindfulness, we engage more deeply in the process, making it an integral part of our growth and self-discovery.