Tuesday, February 1, 2011

The Next Evolutionary Step for Humans

by Tara Deliberto

Recently a friend asked me what I thought the next evolutionary step for humans would be. My answer: the ability to be mindful. Most of us go through life without being present in the moment. The ability to have awareness of our own thoughts opens the door for greater control. Afterall, medititation increases the very part of the brain that is newest on the evolutionary scene - the neo cortex.

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