Imagine mindfulness not as a meditation practice, but as a revolutionary way of noticing everything around you. Dr. Ellen Langer, Harvard’s first female tenured professor in psychology, pioneered this groundbreaking approach over four decades ago, challenging everything we thought we knew about mindfulness. Unlike traditional Eastern meditation, Langer’s mindfulness is about actively engaging with your environment, making new distinctions, and staying open to possibility.
Her research reveals something extraordinary: when we become more aware of our thoughts and surroundings, we don’t just feel better—we actually…
