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***least*** · 02-02-2011, 07:38 AM

Interesting article for those interested in or practicing meditation.

How Meditation May Change the Brain - NYTimes.com

recycle · 02-02-2011, 09:17 AM

“For now, I’m more than happy to support my husband’s little experiment, despite the fact that he now rises at 5 a.m. and is exhausted by 10 at night.

An empathetic husband who takes out the trash and puts gas in the car because he knows I don’t like to — I’ll take that.” Sindya Bhanoo

Hopefully, his enhanced grey matter will inspire compassion for selfish and condescending attitudes of the people around him.

coffeenut · 02-02-2011, 07:26 PM

Thanks, Least. Interesting. I've always wanted to know more about meditation. This is a good start!

Stevie1 · 02-03-2011, 04:06 AM

I read that...interesting stuff!
As with most NYT stories, the comments are usually thought-provoking as well.

recycle · 02-04-2011, 01:21 PM

least sorry for the snarky reply, I do appreciate you bringing the article to forum's attention. Perhaps my meditation practice could engender a little more compassion in me.

recycle · 02-07-2011, 10:28 AM

Episode 50 :: Sara Lazar :: Meditation Effect on Brain Density

An interview with Sara Lazar, the lead scientist of the study referenced on the Secular Buddhist Blog.

LaFemme · 02-09-2011, 01:18 PM

Thanks least! Looking forward to read this when I get a chance.

Radical transformation recycle, radical transformation

02-02-2011, 07:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
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02-02-2011, 09:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
recycle Ethanol Intolerant Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cascadia Posts: 664 Blog Entries: 3	“For now, I’m more than happy to support my husband’s little experiment, despite the fact that he now rises at 5 a.m. and is exhausted by 10 at night. An empathetic husband who takes out the trash and puts gas in the car because he knows I don’t like to — I’ll take that.” Sindya Bhanoo Hopefully, his enhanced grey matter will inspire compassion for selfish and condescending attitudes of the people around him. __________________ "My life has been filled with terrible misfortunes, most of which never happened." Mark Twain

02-02-2011, 07:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
coffeenut 6/20/08 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,465	Thanks, Least. Interesting. I've always wanted to know more about meditation. This is a good start! __________________ Choices, Chances, Changes.

02-04-2011, 01:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
recycle Ethanol Intolerant Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cascadia Posts: 664 Blog Entries: 3	least sorry for the snarky reply, I do appreciate you bringing the article to forum's attention. Perhaps my meditation practice could engender a little more compassion in me. __________________ "My life has been filled with terrible misfortunes, most of which never happened." Mark Twain

02-07-2011, 10:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
recycle Ethanol Intolerant Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cascadia Posts: 664 Blog Entries: 3	Episode 50 :: Sara Lazar :: Meditation Effect on Brain Density An interview with Sara Lazar, the lead scientist of the study referenced on the Secular Buddhist Blog. __________________ "My life has been filled with terrible misfortunes, most of which never happened." Mark Twain

02-03-2011, 04:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
Stevie1 Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: midwest Posts: 755	I read that...interesting stuff! As with most NYT stories, the comments are usually thought-provoking as well.

02-09-2011, 01:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
LaFemme Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New England Posts: 5,285	Thanks least! Looking forward to read this when I get a chance. Radical transformation recycle, radical transformation __________________ Happy, Happy! Joy, Joy! - Ren & Stimpy There is no room for fear in a grateful heart.

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