Improving democratic governance is a challenge that goes way beyond cultivating calm and compassion. By Rachel Lilley and Mark Whitehead. First published in openDemocracy's Transformation section. The widespread use of mindfulness to deal with anxiety, depression and a lack…
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Mindfulness and social change
Mindfulness isn’t a panacea, but it’s increasingly important in our work for transformation. By Luke Wreford and Paula Haddock. First published in openDemocracy's Transformation section. As mindfulness becomes more prevalent in western societies, it’s understandable that its popularity as a…
The faux revolution of mindfulness
McMindfulness is the new capitalist spirituality. By Ronald Purser. First published in openDemocracy's Transformation section. According to its backers we’re in the midst of a “mindfulness revolution.” Jon Kabat-Zinn, recently dubbed the “father of mindfulness,” goes so far as…
A new social mindfulness resource
By Barbara Ibinarriaga Soltero. Being Mindful of Our World offers a way for people to learn about mindfulness, meditation and contemplative practices and to find out about creative responses to critical debates on the social context of mindfulness, especially regarding…
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