Representative Tim Ryan (D-OH) presents his thoughts on the teachings of mindfulness and what he believes are the meditative practices' benefits, from heightened concentration to a reduction in stress levels and how it can be incorporated in education and health care policies. Representative Ryan was the guest speaker at a weekly class of the Insight Meditation Community of Washington. He responded to questions from members of the audience at River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Bethesda, Maryland.