Mindfulness

"The purpose of meditation isn’t merely to reduce stress or to make you feel better in the moment—it’s to make fundamental discoveries in the laboratory of your own mind."

"Mindfulness suggests that the mind is fully attending to what’s happening, to what you’re doing, and to the space you’re moving through. What makes us anxious is when we’re engrossed in obsessive thoughts about something that just happened or fretting about the future. Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present and aware of what we’re doing at the right exact moment."

"How we pay attention to the present moment largely determines the character of our experience and, therefore, the quality of our lives."

Mindfulness meditation is a practice supported by a growing body of empirical research. This practice serves to improve our lives. Simply put, it is the practice of paying attention. There are numerous emotional and physical benefits to practicing mindfulness. See below LeBron James featured as a spokesperson for the Calm app, which includes mindfulness training. Also, click the "Mindfulness Video" button below to see a TedTalk about the research and benefits of mindfulness. Included below are links to several mindfulness applications and resources. Consider trying one or more of the following resources.