With the current world and market unsteadiness, it’s no surprise that more people are seeking a remedy for stress and uncertainty – and meditation definitely gets my vote. From billionaires like Ray Dalio crediting it for their success to global firms like Goldman Sachs integrating it into their workplace culture, meditation is proving to be […]
Meditation in the news: 25.03.25
I couldn’t get past the article on ChatGPT experiencing signs of “anxiety” and how researchers are teaching the chatbot some mindfulness practices: 1. ChatGPT gets ‘anxiety’ from violent user inputs: Fascinating! This article caught my attention .. discussing how ChatGPT, OpenAI’s AI language model, can exhibit signs of “anxiety” when exposed to and when processing […]
Meditation in the News: 28 Feb 2025
There seemed to be a lovely, and very welcome, flow of articles recently that caught my attention for their beauty and creativity: 1. Zen Mindfulness Retreat in Rural Japan: Ever wondered what a mindfulness retreat might look like? This beautiful article from Condé Nast Traveler (March 2025) explores the experience at Dairyuji, a Zen mindfulness retreat held […]
Meditation In The News: 18 Feb 2025
There have been very few fresh articles and meditation news in recent weeks .. but February must be the month researchers and publishers get back into office! Here are a couple that I found most interesting .. 1. The Healing Power of Sound: Meditation Research Suggests Sound Can Reduce Anxiety & Pain Do you include […]
Meditation in the News: 19.01.25
Coming back to a fresh New Year and my inbox is full of meditation news and articles! Here are a couple that I found most interesting .. 1. David Lynch, filmaker and TM advocate: David Lynch, the legendary filmmaker celebrated for his surreal and dreamlike works, was also a lifelong advocate for Transcendental Meditation (TM). […]
Meditation in the News: 18.12.24
This week there some wonderful news in my inbox .. 1. World Meditation Day – 21 December: The United Nations has officially declared December 21 as World Meditation Day, recognising the transformative benefits of meditation for physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. This landmark decision, supported by nations including Nepal, India, and Sri Lanka, aligns with […]
Meditation in the News: 27.11.2024
This week there was a forward focus in my inbox .. 1. Wellness Trends: There is a growing focus on future trends the closer we get to a new year, and I have been reading about ‘slow fitness’ and ‘slow living’ within the wellness industry. There is talk of a shift towards preventative health practices […]
Meditation in the News: 20.11.24
This week in meditation some creative developments and innovative resources. 1. Mind Labs for Advanced Contemplative Practices: Fascinating reading this past week having been draw into a small article that took me to the discovery of The Center for Contemplative Research (CCR) .. and the innovative “Mind Labs,” which provide long-term spaces for advanced meditators […]