Whatever your thoughts on politicians (we certainly can’t print that here!) it seems that our leaders love a bit of mindfulness. To date, mindfulness courses or classes have been attended, voluntarily, by over 300 Members of the House of Commons (MPs) and House of Lords (Peers) from diverse political backgrounds, as well as approximately 800 staff members.
The findings are revealed in a new report, Mindfulness in Westminster: Reflections from UK Politicians, published by The Mindfulness Initiative.
It states: “In the UK, public trust in politicians is at a record low, while a majority of citizens report a dislike of ‘how politics works’ acting as a barrier to personal engagement. Add to this media portrayals of toxicity in Westminster, and the resulting picture is at odds with one in which politicians from across divides sit respectfully together, exploring the workings of the mind and heart to cultivate increased presence, awareness and care. But that is what a significant number of politicians have done over the past 10 years, by participating in mindfulness training.”
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