The Art of Being Mindful in the Legal World: A Challenge for Our Times – The Florida Bar

You may be asking why a senior U.S. district judge is writing about mindfulness practice. That is a fair question. I will answer it directly. For me, it started in early 2001 when my cardiologist told me I needed open-heart surgery for a mitral valve repair. This surgery was not going to be a walk in the park. I wondered how in the world did I get into this situation, and what could I do to minimize future medical problems? It was at that point that I started to learn about mindfulness practice and meditation in earnest. It occurred to me that “heart surgery” was a metaphor for changing my life. After I came back to the bench, I experienced a heightened awareness of the relationship between stress and civility. I found that mindfulness practice helped me do my job better, and also helped the lawyers relax and perform more effectively. No, I am not telling you that mindfulness is

Mindfulness, Emotions, and the Likelihood of Confusion – The Florida Bar

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New Mindfulness Series Column: The Mindful Lawyer – The Florida Bar

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New Mindfulness Series Column: The Mindful Lawyer – The Florida Bar

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