Mindfulness and Nondual Well-Being – What is the Evidence that We Can Stay Happy?
Review of General Psychology June 1, 2023 Patrick Jones 15 citations
Traditional research into subjective well-being treats it as something that fluctuates with changing life conditions, thoughts, and emotions. This inquiry explores the possibility of a nondual experience of well-being that remains unaffected by such fluctuations, drawing on traditional mindfulness concepts. It examines evidence that the sense of self is constructed and can be deconstructed through mindfulness practices, potentially leading to increased positive affect, decreased negative affect, self-lessness, emotional self-regulation, and resilience. Findings suggest mindfulness training may target psychological dimensions that contribute to a stable well-being transcending life conditions. The authors recommend collaboration between subjective well-being research and mindfulness to further investigate nondual well-being.