Suzanne Marlatt Stewart There’s a reason for the old saying, “Silence is golden,” but is it really? Researchers have found that silence is more than just the absence of sound. It is something that actively transforms the brain. According to a new study on silence and its impact on the brain, after just three days…
Tag: Mindfulness
Clubs & Classes, March 2016
A Mindfulness and Buddhist Book Club
Mike Koen A topic that is very much being explored these days is Mindfulness. Mindfulness has shown to be a scientifically valid method leading to a reduction in stress and an increase in overall happiness. Mindfulness was first introduced to the world some 2500 years ago through the practice and teachings associated with Buddhism. To…
Clubs & Classes, September 2014
Mindfulness: What’s the big deal?
Dr. Teri Davis The word mindfulness seems to be everywhere these days. Doctors and therapists talk about it. Neuroscientists and behavior researchers talk about it. Teachers and Fortune 500 executives bring it into classrooms and boardrooms. What is it? Mindfulness is a way of paying attention and it is an inner state that is the…