This is true; genuine mindfulness does not suppress thoughts. Thank you for clarifying. In practice, most beginners (a phase that can last for years) find it m

This is true; genuine mindfulness does not suppress thoughts. Thank you for clarifying. In practice, most beginners (a phase that can last for years) find it much easier to use an attentional anchor like the breath. Even advanced practitioners can find great benefit in such a practice. As long as one understands these nuances, then yes, it is possible for "mindfulness" not to interrupt the natural learning process that can take place when we rest.