Mindlessness
Psychologists define mindlessness as a tendency toward mental drift. It's a failure to be fully present, a lack of attending to the present moment. In this state, we go on autopilot. For example, you are reading a page in a book, at the bottom of the page you realize you have no idea what you just read.
My capacity for mindlessness is staggering. Such a trait is embarrassing on the job, leading to the perception of a 'swiss cheese' performance. My capacity for mindlessness is more serious, it can cripple my spiritual life.
John Ortberg
The Life You Always Wanted
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