Ability Quote by Daniel Goleman

The great benefit of practicing mindfulness... is presence of mind within a storm of emotions.

— Phillip Moffitt

Meditation applies the brakes to the mind.

— Ramana Maharshi

It may sound lovey-dovey, but there's research showing the positive effect of meditation on parts of the brain that control emotion.

— Tara Brach

The very purpose of meditation is to discipline the mind and reduce afflictive emotions.

— Dalai Lama

“research on meditation does indicate that staying in a compassionate mode toward one’s self removes brain activity from zones that trigger flight, fight, and…

— Martha N. Beck

Mindfulness, by helping us notice our impulses before we act, gives us the opportunity to decide whether to act and how to act

— Gil Fronsdal

The main factor in meditation is to keep the mind active in its own pursuit without taking in external impressions or thinking of other…

— Ramana Maharshi

Meditation develops the capacity to question your mind. Without it, you are at the mercy of every thought, every desire, every wave of emotion.

— Geneen Roth

“Mindfulness increases the awareness of the Nature of the Mind. If we learn to Control our Mind and Listen to our Souls we can…

— Natasa Pantovic Nuit

Meditation is not about stopping thoughts, but recognizing that we are more than our thoughts and our feelings.

— Arianna Huffington

Meditation stops the sound-loving mind.

— Sri Chinmoy

Meditation is one of the most therapeutic things that one can do for the body and mind. Specifically, studies demonstrate a reduction in blood…

— Tim McCarthy