Meditation, in small doses can it have large effect? your thoughts on this article

[Phaedra]

Do you guys think the practice of mindfulness, not sitting still with your eyes closed meditating and/or saying mantras, but just training your mind to focus intently on the task in hand and the sensations being derived, do you think that it could be beneficial to peoples experience of their everyday lives?

Absolutely. I was a Buddhist for years, and a huge part of my practice was being completely present in everything I set out to do. I would focus only on what I was doing, and work to be "in the moment". It gives you a greater appreciation for perfunctory tasks and day-to-day life.