When Meditation Has a Dark Side

Could there really be such a thing as too much mindfulness?

When Meditation Has a Dark Side

TL;DR

  • Mindfulness and meditation can sometimes lead to negative psychological experiences.
  • These negative experiences are sometimes referred to as a 'dark night of the soul'.
  • This potential downside of meditation is not widely publicized.
  • The article questions the universally positive portrayal of mindfulness.