By Ellen Langer — 2017
While it may be tempting to dismiss what some have called “mindfulness culture,” we should not dismiss mindfulness itself.
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A growing body of research now links the Eastern practice to improved conditions for serious ailments, from diabetes to heart disease to cancer.
One of the best — and most easily available — ways we can become healthier and happier is through mindfulness and meditation.
One of the classic definitions of mindfulness is that it helps us not cling to what is pleasant and not condemn what is unpleasant.
According to the late Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, spirituality means relating with the working basis of one’s existence, which is one’s state of mind. The method for beginning to relate directly with mind is the practice of mindfulness.
Andy Puddicombe, co-founder of meditation app Headspace, explains how practicing mindfulness might help you better cope with stress, handle daunting projects, and get a better workout.
“Be present, be patient, be gentle, be kind . . .
In becoming more aware of our own mind, we become more aware of those around us, too, ensuring that harmonious relationships are very much part of our own personal journey to health and happiness.
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“We live in a world that is dependent on how we feel and our perception of life,” says Puddicombe. “When we’re struggling with our minds, it impacts our relationships. It’s the starting point for looking after our body and mind.”
In this teaching from 2004, Joseph Goldstein explains how three principles of meditation can be applied to the world’s conflicts.