Mindfulness is described as clear seeing, loving awareness, or paying attention in a friendly way without judgement. Mindfulness is being curious about what is present in one's body, mind, emotions, and environment.
Research has shown that mindfulness has a number of benefits including improved focus, stress reduction, stronger emotional
Mindfulness is described as clear seeing, loving awareness, or paying attention in a friendly way without judgement. Mindfulness is being curious about what is present in one's body, mind, emotions, and environment.
Research has shown that mindfulness has a number of benefits including improved focus, stress reduction, stronger emotional balance, and a decrease in both physical and emotional symptoms.
Metta is a Pali word that best translates into compassion, or more poetically, a quivering of the heart. Empathy means understanding or sharing the feeling of another. Metta or compassion goes a step further. Not only does one share the feelings of another, but one also acts on those feelings. Sympathy, on the other hand, sits in a place
Metta is a Pali word that best translates into compassion, or more poetically, a quivering of the heart. Empathy means understanding or sharing the feeling of another. Metta or compassion goes a step further. Not only does one share the feelings of another, but one also acts on those feelings. Sympathy, on the other hand, sits in a place of pity or judgement. Sympathy puts distance between people. Metta or compassion urges us to act on our feelings. Actions can include supporting others, giving to causes one believes in, and simply holding ourselves and others in our hearts.
Research has demonstrated improvements in both mental and physical health. Meditation has been shown to reduce inflammation which is tied to a number of chronic diseases. Additionally, it has been shown to decrease anxiety and increase focus and concentration.
For more research information on the benefits of meditation, check out the link
Research has demonstrated improvements in both mental and physical health. Meditation has been shown to reduce inflammation which is tied to a number of chronic diseases. Additionally, it has been shown to decrease anxiety and increase focus and concentration.
For more research information on the benefits of meditation, check out the links below.
Center for Healthy Minds (centerhealthyminds.org)
Benefits of Meditation – Insight Meditation Society (dharma.org)