Mindfulness vs. Awareness

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Mindfulness and awareness are two different concepts, but they are not the same. The key difference between the two is that awareness is a filter that separates relevant thoughts from intrusive ones. Without a strong sense of awareness, we are easily sucked into our thoughts, causing emotional distress. By learning to detach from our emotions, we can better distinguish relevant thoughts from intrusive ones.