An in-depth look at the science that underlies meditation's effectiveness, Aware teaches readers how to harness the power of the principle "Where attention goes, neural firing flows, and neural connection grows." Daniel Siegel reveals how developing a Wheel of Awareness practice to focus attention, open awareness, and cultivate kind intention can literally help you grow a healthier brain and reduce fear, anxiety, and stress in your life.

Part I: The Wheel of Awareness : idea and practice. An invitation ; Stories of using the Wheel of Awareness : harnessing the power of presence ; Preparing your mind for the Wheel of Awareness : focused attention ; The basic Wheel of Awareness ; Kind intention ; Open awareness -- Part II: The Wheel of Awareness and mechanisms of mind. Mind and the energy flow of the body ; Integration in the brain and the spoke of focal attention ; The nature of energy, the energy of mind ; Awareness, the hub, and a plane of possibility ; Filters of consciousness ; Awe and joy -- Part III: Stories of transformation in applying the Wheel : harnessing the hub and living from the plane of possibility -- Part IV: The power of presence.