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)
Is positive psychology all it’s cracked up to be?
Category: Meditation
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)
