Reflections about scholar coexistence and the practice of Mindfulness

Abstract

Worldwide, since a few decades, Mindfulness has been a practice in growth. This article proposes a reflection about mindfulness as a tool that prepares students for the development of citizen abilities and, thus, for school coexistence. In order to reach that objective, first the concept of coexistence will be defined within the Colombian context and the laws regarding it, as well as the strategies implemented in order to strengthen it. Secondly, we will address the practice of mindfulness, it's definition, stages and entrance in school context. As a conclusion, a reflection about mindfulness contribution to scholar coexistence and citizen abilities will be carried out, proposing it as a strategy of government intervention to educate more conscious citizens, healthy relationships and safe environments.