Mindfulness Redesigned for the Twenty-First Century Quotes

“Our days have changed from noticing the outside to thinking on the inside. If this change truly protected us, then it would be adaptive. But only in rare situations are our negative thoughts and self-doubt helpful. Mostly, the resulting stress from these thoughts peels away the fragile scab of healing from old hurts, pushes compassion and forgiveness into the attic, and predisposes us to many chronic medical conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, inflammatory conditions, chronic infections, addictions, and perhaps even early mortality.720-723 Neuroplasticity, our brain’s ability to change with experience, worsens the toxic effects of unhelpful ruminations.”
― Amit Sood, Mindfulness Redesigned for the Twenty-First Century: Let's Not Cage the Hummingbird: A Mindful Path to Resilience