The last time I was in an IOP program ( several years ago) they had a unit on mindfulness. They described it as being fully present in the moment. .........it just hit me a few days ago that I stop what I'm doing and watch my cat. In those moments I'm full present observing my guy as he grooms or sleeps. He has an ever present smile and is totally focused on what he is doing. BA Bing! The lightbulb moment. Maybe IOPs should have a room of cats to teach mindfulness class? No wonder cat reduce heart rates!