Memory is well understood as a reconstructive process replete with distortions and, at times, major inaccuracies. Reconstruct travel and enable increased cognitive flexibility, facilitate mental time travel, and support constructing life narratives and self-identity. The interconnection between earlier memory and personal identity is a widely accepted concept, though the processes of their...
In the last 20 years, there has been a significant rise in both scientific and general interest in mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs). The main theoretical basis of MBIs is that engaging in mindfulness practices (such as sitting meditation, yoga, or other mindfulness activities) will help individuals become less reactive to negative internal experiences while fostering greater reflection,...