DailyGood: Quiet Justice: Teaching Mindfulness to Lawyers

In every moment, we can find and live our purpose. --Tiffany Mackey Good News of the Day: "When I tell people that I teach a class in law and meditation at UC Berkeley's law school, I often hear snorts of disbelief," Charles Halpern laughs. But the class is no joke. It's part of a groundbreaking movement that has quietly been taking hold in the legal profession over the past two decades: a movement to bring mindfulness into the practice of law and legal education. To a career that tops all American professions in instances of depression, substance abuse, and suicide, Halpern explains in this Greater Good essay why mindfulness is such a necessary and effective tool. [ more ] Be The Change: In moments of stress, do a simple task with mindful care. Share A Reflection! tell a friend | archives | unsubscribe a service of CharityFocus 104904 subscribers Rate: