Lack of Attention in the Modern World Several days ago, I was having lunch at a Wegman’s when suddenly a woman came rushing by the table where I was sitting and went through a do...

One effective practice to help with stress is to engage in an activity that helps clear the mind and be in the present moment. Often people engage in mindfulness and meditation but...

Neuroscience Can Gain Essential Wisdom from Meditation Molecular biologist Matthieu Ricard believes the habit of “rumination,” or dwelling on one idea, especially a negative th...

“There is something wonderfully bold and liberating about saying Yes to our entire imperfect and messy life.” Tara Brach Letting Go of Perfection with Mindfulness There is a st...

Insight Meditation One of characteristics of mindfulness meditation that makes it different from other forms of meditation is insight. Sometimes called Vipassana or insight meditat...

Which Type of Meditation Should I Choose? Meditation has been around for thousands of years. Although no one knows exactly when it began, variations of the practice were recorded i...

3 Thoughts that Keep Us from Meditating Meditation is the practice of “cultivating” our minds to be aware of our experiences as they happen and to gain an understanding of how ...

Mindfulness for Students Can Improve Concentration and Regulate Emotions The waterfall of mindfulness training that’s pouring into sports, the military, mental health therapy, an...

Can We Change Our Minds? No one doubts that we can improve our physical health by exercising regularly. We know that if we lift weights we will build muscles. We see them and feel ...

Mindfulness Meditation: The Good, the Bad and the Dangerous Mental health professionals and people around the globe have increasingly been embracing the positive benefits of mindfu...