As for why mindfulness is becoming more popular, one just needs to speak with a physician. So many patients are developing stress as a result of far too many inputs--around the clock 24/7 news, Internet "ADD," and the whirlwind of data coming from smart phones, iPads, and computers, as well as hundreds of "options" on the telly. Just some thoughts as to why it's becoming popular. Also, the research is clear: mindfulness meditation works. The fMRI data *clearly* show the parts of the brain that are impacted by mindfulness meditation--this is not a matter of dispute, as far as I know (see neuroscientist Sara Lazar's research--and TEDx video). Corporations are now adopting mindfulness programs for their employees, and the military is exploring its use for PTSD victims.
As for why mindfulness is becoming more popular, one just needs to speak with a physician. So many patients are developing stress as a result of far too many inputs--around the clock 24/7 news, Internet "ADD," and the whirlwind of data coming from smart phones, iPads, and computers, as well as hundreds of "options" on the telly. Just some thoughts as to why it's becoming popular. Also, the research is clear: mindfulness meditation works. The fMRI data *clearly* show the parts of the brain that are impacted by mindfulness meditation--this is not a matter of dispute, as far as I know (see neuroscientist Sara Lazar's research--and TEDx video). Corporations are now adopting mindfulness programs for their employees, and the military is exploring its use for PTSD victims.