Comments on: Meditation can change your mind, literally

By: Ralph

Ralph — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 06:01:17 +0000

I’m always fascinated by people’s interest in scientifically defining and explaining the process of meditation. Meditation has always been a subjective experience in my view. It’s great to hear an explanation of how it works, but that’s no substitute for the experience. Don’t be like the author and just ‘think’ it’s cool. Experiment and find out for yourself.

By: Ed Hands

Ed Hands — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 13:54:29 +0000

JP, why does it have to be new? Despite the date of the article, the subject matter is still quite relevant to the theme of the site and magazine.

By: Allison

Allison — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 13:21:44 +0000

Bassman: Oh yes – you can do it while driving. You just keep your eyes open. As a matter of fact, mindfulness can make for better, safer driving because you stay focused on the driving action itself and not on anything that might distract you.

I have been practicing meditiation off and on for years, and lately I’ve really noticed a change in myself physiologically. Some studies have suggested it can even help with lowering blood sugar in diabetics.

By: Bassman

Bassman — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 20:06:24 +0000

Sure, but can I do it while driving?

By: JP

JP — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 20:06:03 +0000

This article is supposed to be new?? It’s from Nov. 2004.

By: Scott

Scott — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 20:01:26 +0000

I’ve practiced zen for 17 years now, and I have to say that one of my favorite t-shirts says “Meditation, its not what you think” At least in zen you don’t try to think certain things, you just observe your thoughts. Wonder how that effects the brain.