“The awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgementally.”
"Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions."
~ The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning
"The development of mindfulness, a moment-by-moment awareness of our
thoughts, emotions, sensations and surrounding environment."
-and-
"The development of heartfulness.
The intentional nurturing of positive mind states such as kindness and compassion."