Mindfulness: A Proposed Operational Definition Author: Scott R. Bishop Conference/Journal: Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice Date published: 2004 Autumn Other: Volume ID: 11 , Pages: 3 , Special Notes: Health Module , Word Count: 33 Mindfulness, a core element of diverse forms of meditation, is thought to include two complementary components: (i) maintaining attention on the immediate experience, and (ii) maintaining an attitude of acceptance toward this experience