From Mindfulness to Wakefulness

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A Science-Based Path Toward a More Wakeful Life From Mindfulness to Wakefulness offers a transformative exploration of one of humanity’s most enduring aspirations: awakening. Reframing enlightenment as a natural process rather than a mystical attainment, Michael Chaskalson shows you how wakefulness emerges through the deepening of factors we can all readily develop. Drawing from decades of contemplative practice and scientific inquiry, he reveals why cultivating a new kind of consciousness is essential in a world facing unprecedented ecological, social, and existential challenges. Blending contemporary research with the wisdom of contemplative traditions, this practical resource equips you with practices that illuminate the mind and soften the boundaries of the self. Chaskalson explains how wakefulness develops through seeing reality more clearly, cultivating mindfulness, compassion and positive emotions, loosening habitual patterns, awakening our imagination, and embracing the interconnectedness of all things. Evidence-based insights, guided meditations, and reflective exercises invite you to verify each idea through direct experience, creating a grounded and accessible path towards greater joy and fulfilment. Written for anyone seeking meaning and depth in their lives, From Mindfulness to Wakefulness will resonate with students of psychology, religious studies, contemplative science, and human development. It is also invaluable for mindfulness teachers, therapists, coaches, and organizational leaders committed to fostering resilience, well-being, and awakened awareness in their communities and workplaces. Offers a groundbreaking exploration of wakefulness through science, psychology, and mindfulness-based approaches In From Mindfulness to Wakefulness: Science and Practices on the Journey to Enlightenment, Michael Chaskalson reframes one of humanity’s oldest pursuits—awakening—as a natural state that can be explored, understood, and cultivated using the language of contemporary science and psychology. Drawing on decades of practice, teaching, and research, Chaskalson proposes that wakefulness is not supernatural or mystical, but rather an achievable condition marked by deepening mindfulness, compassion, wisdom, and joy. Connecting modern neuroscience and psychology with contemplative traditions, Chaskalson guides readers step by step, showing how wakefulness grows through everyday practices—seeing reality more clearly, loosening attachment to ego, developing positive emotions, and embracing mortality. Each chapter weaves together evidence-based insights, meditations, and reflections, encouraging readers to test ideas through direct experience. Respectful of religious traditions yet grounded in empirical evidence, the author balances secular inquiry with an appreciation of wonder, awe, and the sacred. A compelling roadmap for anyone seeking greater meaning, clarity, and fulfillment, From Mindfulness to Wakefulness: Introduces the original concept of “wakefulness” as a measurable journey toward enlightenment Integrates scientific research with contemplative traditions for an evidence-based approach Provides guided meditations and contemplations for practical application Explores compassion, mindfulness, and wisdom as core dimensions of wakefulness Bridges secular and spiritual perspectives in a non-dogmatic framework Draws on the author’s 40+ years of practice and teaching experience Written for all those seeking personal enrichment, From Mindfulness to Wakefulness: Science and Practices on the Journey to Enlightenment is ideal for undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology, religious studies, contemplative science, and leadership development, as well as mindfulness teachers, therapists, coaches, and organizational leaders seeking to foster well-being, resilience, and meaning in their fields.

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Pages: 208, Edition: 1 armband, Paperback, Wiley