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Mindfulness: Your Link to the Universe By Richard Singer | Submitted On June 20, 2016 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article Share this article on Facebook Share this article on Twitter Share this article on Google+ Share this article on Linkedin Share this article on StumbleUpon Share this article on Delicious Share this article on Digg Share this article on Reddit Share this article on Pinterest Expert Author Richard Singer Mindfulness is the secret of life. A life lived mindfully

In recent years, the ancient of being aware of one’s sensory experience in the present moment—of “being mindful”—has taken a prominent place in discussions among clinicians, educators, and the general public (Epstein, 1999; Kabat-Zinn, 2003; Bishop et al., 2004; Germer et al., 2005). Mindfulness has been found in most cultures throughout history and now resurfacing in modern times, in both the East and in the West. The practice of living in the present moment has been offered as a way to cultivate

Mindfulness The second transformational practice that I chose to participate in for this course was mindfulness. I decided to perform this in a meditative structure with similar goals to my first transformational practice, which was a different form of meditation, and see which provided more benefit or was simply a better fit for me. Decreasing my stress level and reducing work related anxiety were the two primary objectives I was hoping to transform by engaging in this twice a week. Through my personal

It is now the 8th day of my meditation practice. I can’t believe how far I have come since the first day. I was already addicted to the feeling and idea of meditation. I was surprised at how clear my mind was today before I began my mantra recitation. As always, I felt the tension in my body fade away as I got into my meditative practice. At the end of today’s session I felt really good! I sat on my bed and got comfortable before beginning my meditative practice today. I started off with concentrating

Another more obvious difference between the Bodhisattva in the Davis Museum is the coloring of each. Unfortunately, time has worn away most of the paint on these heads, but the left Bodhisattva shows more remnants of the original painting, including a small wavy mustache. Red paint can still be seen in the headdress, the urna and the lines of the neck. Both heads have dark paint outlining the eyebrows and the eyes, offering the viewer a look into Gandharan culture. One can see the hair was once painted

Title: Meditation Apps to Beat Daily Stress and Rejuvenate Yourself Meta Description: Meditation apps help you overcome your daily stress without succumbing to it by offering various tools for beginners to experts, assisting in the meditation process. In today’s time and space, stress is a killer, both literally and figuratively. A number of people feel the impact of stress no matter whether they are young or old. With the strain of various day to day responsibilities of modern day living, almost

Introduction Although more research on Mindfulness Meditation is needed in general, recent literature on the subject has been encouraging for patients of SUD’s, and their therapists alike. Currently, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of cases of SUD’s along with an increase in methods becoming available to treat them. This insidious disease is chronic, progressive, and potentially fatal to its victims, proving the need for effective treatment and compassionate care for the individuals

Over the course of the past semester, we have covered a myriad of topics involving meditation practice, videos, assigned readings, and class projects in the mindfulness self-compassion social work course. Throughout this process, I have been able to learn about the importance of curiosity and mindfulness in our world, several of the difficulties inherent in mindfulness practice, and the benefits of such a practice. Learning about each of these elements of mindfulness has enabled me to incorporate

The Krame Center at Ramapo College recently partnered with the Center of Mindfulness (CFM) at the University of Massachusetts, introducing new programming this fall semester designed to create awareness about the meditative practice of mindfulness. Inspired by their personal experiences with mindfulness, the Krame family was keen on establishing a safe space on campus for students, faculty and staff, as well as the surrounding community. With the support of President Mercer, the Krame Center, housed

How Mindfulness Can Change Your Life Adopted as the latest craze, mindfulness is more than just a passing fad. This meditation technique stretches back thousands of years in Eastern cultures. While it was once a technique used primarily by Buddhist monks, modern researchers have discovered some of the immense benefits of being mindful in every day life. How Mindfulness Works At its heart, mindfulness is just a way to pay closer attention to everything that is going on. It focuses on rooting