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Letter: The difficulties with mindfulness research (2)

Published 23 June 2021

From Thomas Collins, Ifold, West Sussex, UK

When it comes to mindfulness, I find that piloting an aircraft solo is an intense experience of being in the present moment. Just as well really, because the air is an alien environment and Isaac Newton doesn’t make mistakes.

I find that the presence of others dilutes the experience, because part of my mind is aware of them. You can tire during a long flight, but the elation and wellness felt afterwards are marked. Perhaps solo pilots would be a fruitful resource for studying mindfulness.

Issue no. 3340 published 26 June 2021

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