By Jason Castro — 2010
New research underlines the wisdom of being absorbed in what you do
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A dissolution of body boundaries during meditation leads to greater happiness, says a new study. The results provide evidence that techniques which foster the loss of a sense of body boundary can help in the treatment of mood disorders.
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Through the practice of meditation, there are certain changes that happen in the mind. One of the most important changes is that you become master of your mind.
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