Poetry and Mindfulness

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The book defends the relevance of poetry in an era where the Humanities face challenges, linking its benefits to the growing mindfulness movement in various fields. It highlights how studying poetry fosters present-moment awareness, challenges habitual thinking, redefines subjectivity, and promotes systems thinking. Through close readings of both traditional and experimental poetry, along with scientific insights, the author demonstrates how the skills developed through poetry are essential for addressing pressing global issues, including the environmental crisis.