‘With regular meditation, the complex networks in our brain that control our emotional responses and executive functioning can be rewired.’Illustration: Carmen Casado/The Guardian But an empty mind is ...

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I can't predict the future or change the past, but I can control how I react. That's what meditation taught me.

Even in retirement, you can have a lot on your plate. Maybe your schedule is full of doctor appointments and family visits. Or, you have a busy calendar of social meetups and exercise classes. Do you ...

Mindfulness meditation: It’s all the rage. If you’ve been anywhere, talked to anyone or visited any social media site, you’ve likely heard about some of the positive effects of mindfulness meditation ...

Making time for yourself in this busy world isn’t always easy. But, meditation can do everything from relieving stress and reducing anxiety to boosting creativity and enhancing clarity. This ancient ...

Breathing and thinking are tasks we do effortlessly every day, rarely giving them a second thought. But what would happen if you did pay active attention to your breathing, even just for a few minutes ...

I recently wrote about obstacles to meditation, and how to overcome them. Some readers asked for instructions on how to get started. The good news is that it's extremely simple: You set an intention ...