Some recent articles that came into my inbox of note … from seven minutes to seven days. 1. Just Seven Days of Meditation Can Rewire Your Brain: A recent study is offering a compelling glimpse into just how quickly meditation can influence the brain and body. In research led by scientists at the University of […]

A fresh batch of Meditation in the News .. what tickled my interest this week. 1. People who keep their cell phones on “silent mode” share similar psychological traits:  A recent study from Kyung Hee University, reported by Earth.com, reveals that individuals who keep their cell phones on silent mode often share psychological traits linked […]

A flood of emails from the world of meditation has landed in my inbox lately, and I’m slowly catching up. Two in particular stood out – positioned almost at opposite ends of the spectrum of this ancient practice. One explores how Western mindfulness could be enriched by more deeply integrating traditional Buddhist principles; the other […]

1. Mindfulness and Sleep Improvement: A study published by the University of South Florida showed that regular mindfulness practices can significantly improve sleep quality by helping individuals manage emotional rumination. The study tracked 144 nurses over two weeks and findings suggested that both trait and state mindfulness can have positive effects on subjective sleep quality, […]

1. Mindful Meditation and Pain Reduction: The headline “scorching study” definitely caught my eye this week! And this was an interesting article covering research from UC San Diego, showing how mindful meditation reduces pain, not by placebo (previously surmised), but by altering brain patterns linked to self-awareness and emotional regulation, essentially separating pain from the […]