Meditation and Mind Wandering Alter Brain Network Activity Differently

Meditation and Mind Wandering Alter Brain Network Activity Differently   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “in addition to altering specific functional connectivity, meditation leads to reconfiguration of whole-brain network architecture.” – Shogo Kajimura   There has accumulated a large amount of research demonstrating that meditation practice has significant benefits for psychological, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. […]

Meditation Strengthens Brain Attentional Networks

Meditation Strengthens Brain Attentional Networks   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “meditation practice appears to positively impact attentional functions by improving resource allocation processes. As a result, attentional resources are allocated more fully during early processing phases which subsequently enhance further processing.” – Peter Malinowski   The nervous system is a dynamic entity, […]

Spirituality Activates the Brain Networks Underlying Other-Than-Self Attention

Spirituality Activates the Brain Networks Underlying Other-Than-Self Attention   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Understanding the neural bases of spiritual experiences may help us better understand their roles in resilience and recovery from mental health and addictive disorders.” – Ephrat Livni   Spirituality is defined as “one’s personal affirmation of and relationship to a […]

Mindfulness Training Alters the Brain to Improve Internally Oriented Attention

Mindfulness Training Alters the Brain to Improve Internally Oriented Attention   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Regular practice of mindfulness can help you grow a wiser, more connected, and stress-proof brain.” – Melanie Greenberg   There has accumulated a large amount of research demonstrating that meditation practice has significant benefits for psychological, physical, and spiritual […]