Studies in the Journal of Cognitive Enhancement show that repeating meaningful phrases, whether bible verses, song or mantra, do two things: First, it reduces the distraction within the “default mode network” of the brain. This is the part of our brain that is active in self-thought and reflection. You know, the part of the brain that is often too distracted and overloaded to operate with a single focus! And, the repeated meaningful phrases also calm the nervous system. So imagine, rather than allowing random, distracted and often negative self-talk and input in, if you allowed …
Do Mantras Really Help? Thoughts and Science
