Mission The mission of The Mindfulness Center is to facilitate the evolution of the standard of health care from one of managing disease to one of fostering health, and to be a model for a new health care paradigm. We fulfill this mission by bringing mindfulness to all dimensions of life, and empowering people to use evidence-based, best practices of self-care, thereby addressing health care disparities by making health care accessible to all. Our Philosophy on Wellness: What is Needed in Our Health Care Given the health care crisis in our country today, the extraordinary costs of health care, and the high incidence of chronic debilitating diseases, we need a new cultural paradigm for considering our well-being. What is needed is a health care system that empowers the self to heal naturally, embraces optimal well-being, empowers us to be compassionate towards others, and teaches gratitude for the Earth's great abundance.