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Post by healthy11 on Feb 17, 2015 10:10:38 GMT -5
www.wsj.com/articles/can-mindfulness-help-students-do-better-in-school-1424145647?ru=yahoo?mod=yahoo_itp"...Mindfulness is a form of meditation rooted in spiritual teaching in which people focus their full attention on the present moment. They acknowledge what they are feeling and experiencing—and accept it without judgment or criticism. The idea is to quiet the mind and heighten awareness. The movement is making its way into public schools across the U.S., propelled by advocates who say teaching children how to use techniques such as meditation and controlled breathing to clear their minds can help sharpen students’ focus, reduce their stress and anxiety, and boost academic performance..." Some critics, however, feel it's Buddhist religious practice in disguise...
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