This is a fascinating read from today’s NY Times. I have seen the benefits of mindfulness for our students when they have one minute of clarity and focus before a big test or an athletic event. I have also seen them experience the “aha” moments of letting their minds wander. This captures it perfectly!

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/19/magazine/breathing-in-vs-spacing-out.html?hp&_r=0