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I think the contrast between mindfulness and mindlessness is more apt than that of thinking and non-thinking. I consider his call to non-thinking to be more hyperbolic than anything else. I believe the primary goal is really that of focus without distracting thoughts, and non-thinking is a way to practice observing the present without being consumed by the stream of thoughts.

In this sense, mindlessness refers to states where one's mind is wandering or unfocused from the present task. Obviously non-thinking is not practical for all activities, but mindfulness includes both non-thinking observation and focused thinking when necessary. Many people associate non-thinking with aimless mind-wandering, which is certainly not the original message of this article. On the contrary, the article is referring to non-thinking as simple observation without judgment or distractions from the mind. Non-thinking, along with meditation, is more of a practice for the application of mindfulness in day-to-day life.