Table 2

Characteristics of mindful practice

Active observation of oneself, the patient and the problem

Peripheral vision

Pre-attentive processing

Critical curiosity

Courage to see the world as it is rather than as one would have it be

Willingness to examine and set aside categories and prejudices

Adoption of a beginner's mind

Humility to tolerate awareness of one's areas of incompetence

Connection between the knower and the known

Compassion based on insight

Presence

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