Mindfulness practices and the law have a lot in common. Both are pathways for moving from confusion and conflict to clarity and calm. The former we tend to regard as an internal process; the latter we regard as external. Yet bringing greater clarity and calm into an environment (be it the courtroom, boardroom, or deposition) loaded with conflict and confusion is no easy task and our ability to self-monitor and regulate our thoughts and emotions can go a long way.

In this month’s column we’ll look to a parallel between the elements of legal causes of action and of mindfulness practices with an eye to how these elements/instructions are important and worth reflecting upon.

A Meeting of the Minds