Meditation

Compassion meditation changes the brain

Can we train ourselves to be compassionate? A new study suggests the answer is yes. Cultivating compassion and kindness through meditation affects brain regions that can make a person more empathetic to other peoples’ mental states, say researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. [continue reading…]

Get self-centered!

A new-school movement, aims to inspire one million young people to get “selfcentered”: become more authentic, grounded, balanced and self-aware by spending time each day connecting to their inner selves. The selfcentered Tour, a nationwide series of experiential events, teacher training programs, and entertainment, supported by a content-driven web community at http://www.getselfcentered.com, kicks off in February.