The mindfulness revolution : leading psychologists, scientists, artists, and meditation teachers on the power of mindfulness in daily life / edited by Barry Boyce and the editors of the Shambhala Sun.

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"In recent years there has been an explosion of interest in the art and science of mindfulness. Simply put, mindfulness is a means for developing greater awareness of our moment-to-moment experience for fully experiencing what is happening within us and around us. It has been scientifically shown to reduce stress and improve health. Recent studies also indicate that mindfulness can alleviate depression and anxiety, improve attention and performance, and increase an individual s overall levels of happiness. indfulness is being applied in a wide variety of fields, including health care, education, leadership development, the law, and the military. The Mindfulness Revolution is a collection of the best writing on mindfulness from leading figures in the field. Selections include- Jon Kabat-Zinn on the essence of mindfulness, stress reduction, and positive change Daniel Siegel, MD, on how mindfulness benefits the brain Thich Nhat Hanh on the power of mindful breathing Michael Carroll on mindfulness in the workplace Pema Ch dr n on developing compassion for ourselves and others Daniel Goleman on a mindful approach to shopping and consuming Jan