Mindfulness means to hold in mind. To be aware of something. To be present.
According to the Buddhist analysis of mind, we’re attentive, or mindful, all the time, or at least whenever we’re conscious. It takes mindfulness to drive a car, eat lunch, talk to someone, watch TV, get dressed, or cook breakfast. We need to be mindful when we do these things, otherwise we couldn’t accomplish them.
But a closer look will reveal that we aren’t mindful. Our minds are always a bit divided, with extraneous thoughts flying here and there while we’re cracking the breakfast egg. Or, if not thoughts, maybe