Mindfulness

Mindfulness is being focused on what we are doing.  For example as I wash the dishes, my mind is often going over my        plans or things I need to do.  Mindfulness is noticing how the water feels running over my hand, how the bubbles look, maybe even feeling the steam coming off the hot water. 
Recently Thich Nah Hanh posted the following statement on his Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/thichnhathanh (January 15th)

"When we go home to ourselves with the energy of mindfulness,
we're no longer afraid of being overwhelmed by the energy of suffering.
Mindfulness gives us the strength to look deeply and give rise to
understanding and compassion.'

I love this quote.  We have talked in class about the positive affects we receive on taking time to focus.  This quote tells us that when we apply energy to mindfulness, ie be mindful, the energy we need or use in suffering does not feel as overwhelming.  The  side affects of mindfulness is to ease our fear of expending energy in more challenging situations. Through mindfulness, we are able to look into ourselves in a more useful way.  Then we are able to respond to all that goes on around us with compassion. 
What do you think about this quote?