Going on a walk makes your mind wander in ways that neuroscience is only just coming to terms with (Salon).
Why walking is so good for the brain.
Category: Meditation
When Mindlessness Is Better Than Mindfulness
Sometimes, don’t pay so much attention (Scientific American).
Democratize Enlightment
Let’s Do This Thing!
1987 San Francisco Surf and Foghorns
How to foster ‘shoshin’
It’s easy for the mind to become closed to new ideas. Cultivating a beginner’s mind helps us rediscover the joy of learning. (Psyche)
Is positive psychology all it’s cracked up to be?
Just over 20 years old, this field has captivated the world with its hopeful promises — and drawn critics for its moralizing, mysticism, and serious commercialization. (Vox)
Jack Kornfield in conversation with Dan Siegel at Live Talks Los Angeles
Study suggests meditating can prevent age-related mental decline
In a recent and notable study, “Cognitive Aging and Long-Term Maintenance of Attentional Improvements Following Meditation Training” published in the Journal of Cognitive Enhancement, researchers found more evidence to suggest that meditating has the potential to prevent age-related mental decline and increase one’s attention span. The study is the most extensive longitudinal study to date, according to researchers, and examines how meditation increases a person’s ability to focus–especially later in life, so as long as the meditation practice continues. (source)
Dean’s List 