This document provides information about mindfulness meditation and its benefits. It defines mindfulness as focusing present-moment awareness on feelings, thoughts, and sensations with acceptance. Meditation is defined as thinking deeply or focusing the mind for spiritual, religious or relaxation purposes. The benefits of mindfulness meditation include stress and pain reduction, improved focus and calmness, reinforcing ideals, better awareness of one's body and mind, and increased self and other acceptance. The goals are to develop awareness of present experiences through the senses and mind in a non-judgmental way. Preparing involves sitting comfortably, deep breathing, and gently redirecting attention when the mind wanders.