Mindfulness meditation is the practice of developing attention to, and awareness of what
is taking place at the present moment, rather than multi-tasking in one's thoughts, as is common
with most individuals. Mindfulness yields heightened awareness of what arises in the body, mind,
emotions, and the senses in general, strengthening one's ability to recognize and be with exactly
what is in one's experience.
Scientific research shows that mindfulness meditation has positive effects on the brain and body
while decreasing negative effects, including benefits such as an increase in immune antibodies and
reduction in blood pressure. Additionally, qualities like focus, attention, awareness, and calm
that are beneficial to well-being flourish, while negative states, such as anxiety, anger, and
detrimental impulses significantly diminish. In general, people tend to feel more positive and
lively when the body and mind are calm and less anxious.
Since the mind and body are connected, our emotions, perceptions, moods, thoughts, and reactions
have a direct impact on our health and well-being. Think about how this plays out in your own life.
For example, if you are feeling happy and positive, the things you think about and encounter are met
with a positive attitude and feeling. However, if you are feeling depressed or angry, your perception
of, and reactions to things are likely to be clouded by this mood. Whether our mind and body are in
a positive or negative state also influences our brain and bodily communication, nervous system, and
our health overall. Therefore, a mind that is clear, aware, calm, peaceful and able to maintain
positive states, directly influences the sensations in the body and also the perceptions in one's
awareness.
Studies also report that those who practice mindfulness meditation feel much more engaged in all
aspects of life. Many who have completed a mindfulness meditation program and actually practice
living mindfully have stated that they feel they are now living life more fully, and describe this
richness as experiencing life in Technicolor.
Even though there are studies to support these claims, and our clients report experiential benefits
from our programs, we at Work and Life Management say, see for yourself. Try our mindfulness
meditation programs and services and evaluate the results for yourself.
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