The ambitious mitigation objective came as a surprise to some in the scientific community, and last week's gathering provided one of the first opportunities for scientists to
discuss practical pathways toward achieving this goal.
In his 2014 book, Mindfulness and Character Strengths: A
Practical Guide to Flourishing, author Ryan M. Niemiec
discusses how practicing mindfulness can help individuals identify, understand, and apply their character strengths and create a
pathway to a fulfilling life.