Dynamics of neural recruitment surrounding the spontaneous arising of thoughts in experienced mindfulness practitioners
Neuroimage April 30, 2016 Melissa Ellamil, Kieran C. R. Fox, Matthew L. Dixon et al. 150 citations
Thoughts arise spontaneously in our minds with remarkable frequency, but tracking the brain systems associated with the early inception of a thought has proved challenging. Here we addressed this issue by taking advantage of the heightened introspective ability of experienced mindfulness practitioners to observe the onset of their spontaneously arising thoughts. We found subtle differences in...