Mindfulness

Jon Kabat-Zinn - "The Healing Power of Mindfulness"

discusses the importance of mindfulness in medicine, emphasizing that modern medicine often focuses on treating illnesses and consequences rather than maintaining overall well-being.

He defines “now” as the only moment we truly have, highlighting the significance of being present.

He describes the practice of “dropping in” on our mind and body to achieve greater balance and clarity.

notes that the brain is always active, even when we think we’re doing nothing, and that striving to improve performance can be counterproductive, as a grasping mind often hinders desirable outcomes.

“default mode” of the mind, which is often preoccupied with narratives about oneself.

• Interoception:  is the collection of senses providing information to the organism about the internal state of the body.  This can be both conscious and subconscious. It encompasses the brain's process of integrating signals relayed from the body into specific subregions allowing for a nuanced representation of the physiological state of the body. This is important for maintaining homeostatic conditions facilitating self-awareness.

• https://www.cmu.edu/news/stories/archives/2016/february/meditation-changes-brain.html

• Mindfulness Meditation and Psychopathology
• The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Therapy on Anxiety and Depression: A Meta-Analytic Review
• My blog article