Focused attention, open monitoring and loving kindness meditation: effects on attention, conflict monitoring, and creativity - A review.

Author: ColzatoLorenza S, HommelBernhard, LippeltDominique P

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Original Abstract of the Article :
Meditation is becoming increasingly popular as a topic for scientific research and theories on meditation are becoming ever more specific. We distinguish between what is called focused Attention meditation, open Monitoring meditation, and loving kindness (or compassion) meditation. Research suggests...See full text at original site
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引用元:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4171985/

データ提供:米国国立医学図書館(NLM)

Meditation: A Journey Through the Cognitive Desert

Imagine a camel navigating a vast and intricate desert, each step requiring focus and awareness. This study explores a similar concept, but instead of a camel, we have individuals practicing meditation, a journey through the cognitive desert of our minds. The study delves into the distinct effects of different types of meditation on various cognitive processes, offering insights into how this practice can reshape our mental landscape.

Mapping the Desert: Different Meditations, Different Effects

The study distinguishes between three types of meditation: focused attention, open monitoring, and loving kindness. Each meditation, like a unique camel breed adapted to specific desert terrains, influences cognitive processes differently. Focused attention meditation, for example, enhances attentional selection, while open monitoring meditation improves conflict monitoring.

Discovering the Oasis: Potential Benefits of Meditation

The study suggests that different types of meditation are associated with distinct neural structures and brainwave patterns, offering potential benefits for cognitive processes, such as attention, conflict resolution, and creativity. These findings, like discovering a hidden oasis in the desert, offer exciting possibilities for improving mental well-being and cognitive function.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

The study highlights the potential of meditation as a valuable tool for cultivating mental well-being and enhancing cognitive abilities. Each type of meditation, like a camel traversing a unique path through the desert, offers distinct benefits. Further research is needed to fully understand the neural mechanisms underlying these effects, but this exploration promises to reveal new oases of knowledge and understanding within the cognitive landscape.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2014-10-08
  2. Date Revised 2021-10-21
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

25295025

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

PMC4171985

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