Ancient Christian practice that keeps mind from wandering
Studies say that our minds naturally wander and that we are unhappy when it happens. Fortunately, our spiritual traditions offer alternatives that help.
Chris Lowney, a one-time Jesuit seminarian, currently vice chairs the board of CommonSpirit Health, America's largest Catholic healthcare system with more than 100 hospitals. Previously, Chris was a Managing Director of J.P. Morgan on three continents. He has authored six books, including the bestselling Heroic Leadership. His other works include Pope Francis: Why He Leads the Way He Leads; and Everyone Leads: How to Revitalize the Catholic Church. Chris was born in New York City, hates the Yankees, and is a long-suffering Mets fan. Follow Chris on Twitter, Facebook, or his website.
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