(Video 1) What is Mindfulness - Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn

How does Dr. Kabat-Zinn define mindfulness?

He says mindfulness is paying attention on purpose in the present moment non judgmentally as if your life depended on it

Why, according to Dr. Kabat-Zinn, does our "life depend" upon mindfulness?

It keeps the body the heart and the mind in balance so that we aware of the present moment and we can find our freedom. Without these three in balance we can get too much in own heads and think too much. We are taught since we were kids how to use our minds but it's not until later on in life when we are taught to use our body and heart together.

Does it matter what thing or things you pay attention to?

No it doesn't matter it's the act of paying attention that is what we need to do what we should crave for

Is Mindfulness a technique? 

No it is a way of living and connecting with your life

(Video 2) All it Takes is 10 Mindful Minutes - Andy Puddicombe

What does Andy suggest we "do" for at least 10 minutes each day?

Nothing 

According to the Harvard study cited by Andy, what % of time are our minds lost in thought?

It says that our minds are lost in thought about 47% of the time that's almost half of the time our minds are wandering.

Is Mindfulness about controlling our thoughts and feelings? If yes, explain. If not, explain

Yes being mindful if you thoughts and feelings but also your body and how you are with everything around you and how it affects you. You just can not get stuck in your thoughts and feelings because then you lose the presence you have in this world.

How does Andy's juggling with the three red balls relate to our activity of balancing sticks?

He explains that if he was so focused on the balls he would not be able to speak to the audience. You need just the right amount of balance and the right amount of focus to be able to live with you mind and body in harmony.