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How Mindfulness Practice Benefits Healthcare Professionals

Professor Andries J. Kroese, a vascular surgeon turned mindfulness teacher, reveals how meditation:

Reduces stress in high-pressure medical environments
Improves surgical focus and decision-making
Enhances patient care through present-moment awareness
Complements traditional medical training

From WWII Survival to Mindfulness Teacher

Kroese's remarkable life journey includes:

Early trauma: Survived Japanese concentration camps as a toddler
Medical career: Became a respected vascular surgeon
Spiritual quest: Traveled extensively seeking inner peace
Transformation: Trained under mindfulness pioneer Jon Kabat-Zinn

The Science Behind Mindfulness Meditation

Research shows mindfulness practice offers:

✔️ Reduced burnout rates among physicians
✔️ Improved emotional regulation
✔️ Enhanced cognitive function
✔️ Better work-life balance

Watch the Inspiring Documentary

The 21-minute film "This Will Also Pass" features:

Kroese's personal story of resilience
Practical mindfulnes

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Mindfulness & Surgery: Prof. Kroese's Journey