Just to very quickly say that this has been such a lovely discussion to participate in and the varying perspectives have been interesting.
From past experience in life and e-discussion debates often dissolve into virtual fisticuffs (which can be entertaining but only in a blackly comedic way).
I don't have a perspective on mindfulness as a practice. I liked John's post.
But, I also think that it's sad that sometimes great practices can be used to promote structural inequalities (in a really basic example, allowing time for a five-minute yoga break in the middle of a meeting doesn't mean you've ticked a box that says 'I have fulfilled all the pastoral care needs for everyone in my organisation').
Having said all that, I really, really don't know much about mindful practices. I have practised mindfulness five times - mainly because a poet friend (not here) is also a guided meditation practitioner and offered me them for free. I found that I can sit still for more than five minutes without being nailed to a chair.
However, I am great at daydreaming, which might count in the wider sphere.
Sarah-Jane
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