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5. Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, and Seneca.

Reply to Warren Stupidity (Original post)

Thu Jan 21, 2016, 10:04 PM

Jan 2016

“Nothing, to my way of thinking, is a better proof of a well ordered mind than a man’s ability to stop just where he is and pass some time in his own company.” — Seneca, Letters From a Stoic

You won't like it though. It's philosophy not biofeedback.

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Where can I find evidence-based research on mindfulness? [View all] Warren Stupidity Jan 2016 OP

here is another book on MBSR lasttrip Jan 2016 #1

Jon Kabat-Zinn is a name that comes to mind -nt Bradical79 Jan 2016 #2

What?... please help me understand... NeoGreen Jan 2016 #3

It is a focus on and awareness of the present. Warren Stupidity Jan 2016 #4

Thanks... NeoGreen Jan 2016 #7

It's quite commonly used in pain management therapy Major Nikon Jan 2016 #11

Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, and Seneca. rug Jan 2016 #5

I'll have to doublecheck, but discounting MBSR because stoics were aware of meditation Warren Stupidity Jan 2016 #6

You're replying to yourself. rug Jan 2016 #8

Careful with the research. Igel Jan 2016 #9

For research, you'll want to check PubMed and PsycINFO databases. Mufaddal Jan 2016 #10