06/09/2018 - The Myths of Mindfulness (Jill Suttie)

BY JILL SUTTIE | SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

New research corrects some common misconceptions about cultivating moment-to-moment awareness.

Mindfulness meditation can help us lead happier, healthier lives . . . at least according to science. Yet many of us still balk at the idea of practicing it ourselves. Perhaps we fear that meditation is too new agey, or it might slow us down or lead to complacency. Some might fear mindfulness could come at the expense of productivity, a moral compass, or even the vitality that gives us our edge. more...