There’s a fascinating article at WoodMoor Village Zendo about the Western trend toward all things “mindful.” There’s mindful loving, mindful eating, mindful parenting, mindful governing. While it’s encouraging to see the surge of interest in living fully in the moment, practicing Buddhist’s are concerned that the concept is being commercialized away from its roots. The practice of mindfulness is not just a way to improve oneself for one’s own pleasure. The goal is to awaken compassion and live ethically, and the process of becoming mindful assists this. The article includes suggested reading. A worthwhile read.