United States Marines get Mindful
The U.S. Marine Corps is experimenting with mindfulness training for combat troops. Imagine a line of combat soldiers in the lotus position.
The Department of Defense and others are studying the effects of mindfulness on a soldier’s working memory capacity – a cognitive resource that powers complex thoughts. Stress can diminish the level of this resource throughout the day. Soldiers embracing mindfulness training reported better athletic performance, relief from anxiety, stronger memory, better sleep and more facile mental activity.
Mindfulness is most often associated with spiritual pursuits and discipline.
Mindful Marines may bring a new set of images to the concept of the spiritual warrior. Can boot camp for the spiritually inclined be far behind?
Mindfulness & Combat
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