Published Jan 11, 2025

Selects: How Mindfulness Works

Discover the evolution and commercialization of mindfulness as Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant delve into its ancient Buddhist roots, modern therapeutic benefits, and contentious corporate adoption, illuminating both its transformative potential and ethical dilemmas.

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- Can you explain more mindfulness techniques?
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Mindfulness Origins

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Corporate MindfulnessMindfulness has been integrated into corporate settings, often losing its original Buddhist essence in the process. Critics highlight the ethical concerns of this trend, coining terms like "McMindfulness" to describe its commercialization.

Corporate Mindfulness

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