Mindful learning

Mindfulness, achieved without meditation, is discussed with particular refe rence to learning. Being mindful is the simple act of drawing novel distinc tions. It leads us to greater sensitivity to context and perspective, and u ltimately to greater control over our lives. When we engage in mindful lear ning, we avoid forming mind-sets that unnecessarily limit us. Many of our b eliefs about learning are mind-sets that have been mindlessly accepted to b e true. Consideration is given to some of the consequences that result from a mindful reconsideration of these myths of learning.