The following thoughts have been inspired by reading the fictional novels – “Breakfast with Buddha, and Lunch with Buddha written by my favorite author Roland Merullo. Native Americans made few lasting architectural masterpieces (although I have been told Cliff Dwellings are pretty incredible), they made no great libraries, had no in-depth modern scientific knowledge of…
The stronger the link between the Amygdala and the Pre-frontal Cortex the less individuals respond strongly to the emotional sensory input. Mindfulness meditation helps strengthen that link.
Learning about and practicing meditation with other people in a peaceful group setting can have a positive impact on our mental and emotional health.
For many of us our minds tend to wander frequently throughout the day and jump from one thing to another. This makes it challenging to meditate and fix our mind on only our breathing. However, the good news is, the more we practice the easier it is.
Mindfulness Meditation is a form of secular meditation. There are many other styles or types of meditation, most of which have been practiced for thousands of years in one form or another.