Being Mindful

Mindfulness, the most scientifically  investigated form of meditation, has been the subject of a huge growth of
interest in clinical and scientific circles in recent years. The evidence is suggesting that learning to pay
attention may be the most important skill we ever learn. Why?  What are the health benefits of meditation?
How are modern scientific methods being used to investigate meditation and its benefits?  These and other
questions will be explored in this introductory article.
The importance of paying attention is not a new concept as this quote from William James, the father of modern psychology, indicates we think we are happiest when ß Mind wandering to neutral topicsß Mind wandering to pleasant topicsß Mind not wandering from what one is currently doing. You might feel tempted to answer that we are happiest when the mind is wandering to pleasant topics.  In fact, according to a study from Harvard University, people report being happiest while their mind is not wandering from what they are doing.

  The authors of this study wrote, “In conclusion, a    human mind is a    wandering mind, and a wandering mind is an unhappy mind. The ability to think about what is not happening is a cognitive achievement
that comes at an emotional cost.”

If you want to read more go HERE (from the foundation 49 website for mens health).

If you are interested in being part of a group of MINDFUL MEN give me a call on 8552 9214 or an email on ludcounselling@gmail.com