New Study Says Meditation Makes You Reckless -- Here's What the Stoics Would Say
A Scientific Reports study found mindfulness meditation increases risk-taking behavior. Ancient Stoic philosophy saw this coming and offers a corrective.
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18 articles - Present-moment awareness and meditation
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Your Brain on Meditation Retreats: New Study Finds Psychedelic-Level Neuroplasticity Without the Drugs
A UC San Diego study found 7-day meditation retreats produce brain changes matching psychedelic states, including neuroplasticity visible in blood plasma tests.
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New Science: Mindfulness Works Even Better If You Had a Hard Childhood
A Brown University study of 201 adults found mindfulness significantly reduces depression, with the biggest gains for people with childhood neglect history.
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Best Meditation Apps for Practicing Stoic Mindfulness
A philosopher's guide to meditation apps that actually respect the practice. No fluff, just tools for real mindfulness work.
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The Sunday Scaries: What Philosophy Says About Dreading Monday
That anxious feeling Sunday evening isn't irrational. It's asking you a question. Here's what ancient and modern philosophy suggest about work dread.
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Buddhist Suffering Isn't What You Think: A Modern Understanding
The First Noble Truth says life is suffering. That sounds depressing until you understand what suffering actually means here.