The Science of Mindfulness: A Research-Based path to Well-Being Season 1 Episode 19 The Neurobiology of Self-Preoccupation

Science is now able to measure brain activity related to self-referential thinking--self-focused thought patterns that tend to correlate with distress. Examine findings from recent studies showing that experienced meditators can quickly step out of the self-preoccupied thought stream, with significant benefits for their ability to deal with pain and to cultivate wellness.