Mindfulness and me

I, Rowena Di Stefano, come from the great Spirit Land, The Australian Bush, the city of Melbourne and I now live in Milan. I was drawn to this country following my family roots in Sicily and Sardinia.

Meditation used to terrify me. The idea that I needed to clear my mind, let go of problems, and sit in silence provoked dread and horror in me. Mindfulness is the opposite; it is about training your attention on a purpose. This will improve the quality of your life and the relationship to your thoughts.

Research on Mindfulness is growing at a rapid rate. Today it is being used in medicine, psychology, education, sport, business, and leadership. It merges empirical science and Buddhist meditative practice with growing evidence for its beneficial effects.

Read more and if you want to experience more, look at my Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy 8-week course.