Noticing a raindrop slowly trickle down a window, taking deep breaths in times of stress, and intentionally noticing flavors present in your dinner—spicy, sweet, salty, umami—are all examples of ...

When a neuroscientist began studying meditation, she expected to measure temporary mental states—not structural changes in the brain itself. What her team discovered shocked the scientific community.

Mindfulness is a practice that involves increasing awareness of the present moment by focusing on thoughts, feelings, and sensations. It can also refer to focusing on one task at a time without ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. You know that mindfulness has plenty of benefits, but the big ...

Mindfulness is a paradox. It’s the easiest thing in the world and the hardest thing in the world. Let me explain. Look at your right hand. See the shades of color in your skin? Notice the lines on ...

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