Mindfulness, I'm sure you've at least heard the phrase before. But what is mindfulness? Mindfulness is essentially just another word for meditation or being in the moment. Other WRAL Top Stories ...

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Cultivating mindfulness is the key to overcoming suffering and recognizing natural wisdom: both our own and others'. How do we go about it? In the Buddhist tradition and in Contemplative Psychotherapy ...

Americans are soothing their senses and quieting their minds like never before. The percentage of adults in the country who practice meditation increased from 4.1 percent in 2012 to 14.2 percent of ...

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 ...

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.

Living in the moment can help improve your mental health, gratitude levels and enhance life experiences with others. Some studies suggest mindfulness practices can help people manage stress, cope ...

While it’s true that the wellness world has stressed the need to practice mindfulness, it’s not a new trend. In fact, it’s actually an ancient tradition from the Eastern world. The process of ...

Many years ago, when my daughter was a toddler, I decided to introduce her to the concept of mindfulness, which is most simply defined as the ability to observe thoughts and feelings non-judgmentally, ...

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