Mindful: Living with Awareness and Compassion

Mindful Movement

Ed Halliwell — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:47:06 +0000

"It feels very annoying, and very worthwhile." Ed Halliwell on what mindful movement taught him about his patterns of thinking.

It’s week three of the mindfulness-based stress reduction courses I’m currently teaching, and that means our main work is mindful movement.

Mind-Body Training Could Improve Medical Students' Compassion and Stress Levels

Stephany Tlalka — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:48:21 +0000

A new study shows that training in yoga, meditation, and the neuroscience behind each could improve self-compassion and stress levels among medical students.

A small study from the Boston University School of Medicine suggests mind-body training could improve levels of self-compassion, empathy, and stress among medical students.

Welcome to Mindful magazine and mindful.org

Stephany Tlalka — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:14:56 +0000

Thinking Hard is Indeed Exhausting (Study)

Stephany Tlalka — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:15:36 +0000

A new study suggests thinking hard can actually wear you out.

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Mindful in May

Stephany Tlalka — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:43:37 +0000

A month-long campaign encourages ten minutes a day of meditation to create a clear mind for you and clean water for others.

Help Us Connect the Dots!

James Gimian — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:12:20 +0000

Help Mindful bring mindfulness to the mainstream. Donate today and the 1440 Foundation will match your gift.

Watch Connecting the Dots to learn about the Mindful initiative and ways you can help.

Tim Ryan brings SEL bill back to Congress

Stephany Tlalka — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:30:47 +0000

Congressman Tim Ryan (D-Ohio), author of A Mindful Nation, re-introduced a social-emotional learning bill this week that would allow funding for principal and teacher training.

Congressman Ryan, along with colleagues Tom Petri (R-Wisconsin), Dave L

Scholarships available for Mindfulness & Education Conference

Stephany Tlalka — Tue, 07 May 2013 13:05:37 +0000

Educators and school administrators interested in culvating mindful skills in the classroom are encouraged to apply.

The Omega Institute is organizing a Mindfulness & Education Con

Teens Get More than Higher Test Scores with Mindfulness

Elisha Goldstein — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:26:02 +0000

Beyond grades, this study suggests that teens can rewire their ability to regulate attention and stress.

A study out of the University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) recently came out that showed how a two-week mi

Feeling Busy? Give Your Time Away

Stephany Tlalka — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:19:48 +0000

Results from a collaborative research project suggest that you'll actually feel less busy if you give your time away.

If you feel like you don't have enough time today, you should stop what

Tips for Teaching Mindfulness to Kids

Stephany Tlalka — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:29:29 +0000

Stress isn't reserved for adults. Here are a few simple mindfulness practices for children.

While mindfulness can be tricky for anyone to practice, there are particulars to consider for children, says Roy Hintsa, a Toronto area stress reduction facilitator.

Meditation Vacuum

Stephany Tlalka — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:07:34 +0000

Electrolux uses mindfulness to promote its new super-quiet vacuum, suggesting you can meditate while sprucing up the house.

For the first time, you can seize the moment while cleaning.

Job Posting: Digital Editor

Stephany Tlalka — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:25:23 +0000

We are seeking a colleague to join the publishing team of Mindful magazine and mindful.org.

Forbes: Recognize Work Stress But Don't React

Stephany Tlalka — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:31:23 +0000

A recent Forbes.com post looks at what stress costs businesses and employees, and suggests three mindfulness practices to reduce stress at work.

Test Stress with meQuilibrium

Stephany Tlalka — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:33:05 +0000

For stress awareness month, learn about the root causes of your stress and what you can do to change it with this free online quiz.

"How (and Why) to Stop Multitasking"

Stephany Tlalka — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:26:55 +0000

The Harvard Business Review looks at what happens to our minds when they are interrupted by multiple tasks. Hint: practice doesn't make perfect.

How Compassionate is Your Workplace?

Stephany Tlalka — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:36:50 +0000

Take the Compassionate Organizations quiz from the Greater Good Science Center.

Recently, it seems like everyone from Arianna Huffington to Harvard busin

Tips to Stay Mindfully Aware of Your Environment

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:13:50 +0000

Mindful's Carsten Knox draws examples based on those studying our connection to nature.

For Earth Day, here are four ways you can improve your connection to nature with examples offered by scientists and researchers.

Carsten Knox

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:06:39 +0000

Carsten Knox is the associate editor of Mindful magazine.

Photograph:

Surgeon Prescribes Calming Music to Patients

Stephany Tlalka — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:54:39 +0000

A calming room designed by ambient music artist Brian Eno was created at a UK hospital after a surgeon noticed the calming effects of Eno's music on his mother-in-law.

Meditation Helps Me Work

Stephany Tlalka — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:43:16 +0000

How one financial planner uses meditation in her day-to-day, and why the most successful businesses are using it, too.

By Sheri Iannetta Cupo

Mindfulness might help veterans with PTSD, study suggests

Stephany Tlalka — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:08:26 +0000

A new study shows how veterans with Post-Trauamtic Stress Disorder (PSTD) saw their symptoms decrease after one eight-week Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) course.

Spring Vista

Stephany Tlalka — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:39:11 +0000

INTERRUPTER: Spring Vista

Money managers are meditating

Stephany Tlalka — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:04:24 +0000

A recent Reuters column looks at investors who meditate and the kinds of benefits meditation has for money investment.

"Some of the biggest names in money management are practicing

Working Mindfulness (video)

Stephany Tlalka — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:50:10 +0000

Jeremy Hunter talks teaching mindfulness to executives and attention training for today's work environment.

Mirabai Bush, co-founder of The Center for Contemplative Mind in Society and a key adviser to Google’s Search Ins

Ohio School Stops Mindfulness Program

Stephany Tlalka — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:45:06 +0000

The use of mindfulness at Warstler Elementary has drawn complaints from parents concerned about the religious context of the program.

Job Posting: Publishing Office Associate

Stephany Tlalka — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:24:02 +0000

We are seeking a colleague to join the publishing team of Mindful magazine and mindful.org with responsibilities in a variety of key areas.

Jobs at Mindful

Stephany Tlalka — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:13:35 +0000

Learn more about job opportunities at Mindful.

JOB POSTING: Digital Editor
Application due May 26, 2013

Mindfulness: It's What the Doctor Ordered

Stephany Tlalka — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:01:39 +0000

A recent Wall Street Journal article features the increasing use of mindfulness in hospital settings, fueled by studies showing how the practice has benefits for various conditions.

On Meditation Documentary Kickstarter Campaign Ends this Friday

Stephany Tlalka — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:26:42 +0000

The documentary seeks to demystify meditation and make it more accessible to a mainstream audience.

In an outtake from the new film On Meditation, Mindful's June cover feature, Congressman Tim Ryan,

Vote for Mindfulness at LA2050

Stephany Tlalka — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:55:01 +0000

Voting ends this Wednesday for the contest, and the InsightLA mindfulness and meditation center is in the running.

Vote today for more mindfulness in LA!

Livestream available for International Scientific Conference, April 17-21

Stephany Tlalka — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:07:24 +0000

Investigating and Integrating Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society will be available by livestream. Registration is still open.

The 11th annual International conference, Investigating and Integrating Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society will take place April 17-21 at the University of Massachusett

Mindfulness in Business and At Work Series

Stephany Tlalka — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:44:04 +0000

A series of talks by leading practitioners of mindfulness, April 25-May 9.

Newton Community Education (NCE) is once again proud to offer a series

Garrison Institute Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Stephany Tlalka — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:05:52 +0000

Garrison Institute celebrates 10 years of contemplation and engaged action.

The Gar

Inner Kids: Resources for practicing mindfulness with children

Stephany Tlalka — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:04:05 +0000

Parents: you'll want to know about these changes and additions to Susan Kaiser Greenland's Mindfulness Together and Inner Kids resources.

The Mindfulness Together Facebook page and Twitter account will be phased out and content will be offered under th

Green spaces can put the brain in a meditative state, study finds

Stephany Tlalka — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:20:12 +0000

Participants were asked to walk through urban areas and leafy areas. Those surrounded by green reported less frustration and more engagement.

Research from a new study read more

Mindful mini-mag: Highlights from Our June Issue

Stephany Tlalka — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:12:23 +0000

Get a taste of Mindful magazine's June issue from this free digital sampler.

Wel

Meditation might improve test scores (study)

Stephany Tlalka — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:52:14 +0000

Researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara, investigate the relationship between mindfulness and mind-wandering.

After a group of graduates went through a two-week mindfulness training program, their mind-wandering decreased and their working memory capacity improved.

Mirabai Bush's Mindful Response to Frustration and Impatience at Work

Stephany Tlalka — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:32:29 +0000

Get your cortisol under control.

My document disappeared! The Internet is down. The printer only pumps out blank pages. Frustration! Impatience!

Stop, Listen, and Speak Up

Stephany Tlalka — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:56:33 +0000

Two mindful business advisors answer your questions.

Scenario

Walk This Way

Stephany Tlalka — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:53:53 +0000

Try these simple set of instructions for walking meditation, and keep this chart handy for practicing on-the-go.

Cycling Through Life

Stephany Tlalka — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:28:07 +0000

Repeating a road trip you did 18 years ago is humbling, of course, but it proves the second time around can be even better.

By Carsten Knox

What's Sex Got To Do With It?

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:36:58 +0000

What our partners are really craving is connection, attention—and better use of our tongues.

By Jeremy Adam Smith

Illustrations by Julia Rothman

April 11: Mindfulness Webinar with Jeremy Hunter

Stephany Tlalka — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:07:01 +0000

On April 11th, Jeremy Hunter, Assistant Professor of Practice at The Peter F. Drucker School of Management, joins Mirabai Bush to talk about teaching mindfulness to executives.

Thursday, April 11 at 4pm EST

Apps that Challenge

Stephany Tlalka — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:47:02 +0000

Here are a few apps that require you to do more than react or repost. Do you use apps like these? Share your challenging app choices.

by Stephany Tlalka

Town legislates against “jaytexting” and other “mindless” infractions

Rod Meade Sperry — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 19:16:49 +0000

Officials in the small Portland, Oregon, suburb of Samadee passed a by-law in late March that listed a series of minor but punishable new infractions. The city’s so-called “Citizen Awareness” campaign is designed to stem the rising tide of what court documents describe as “public mindlessness.”

Since police began enforcing the by-law last Monday, seventeed Samadee residents have received tickets for the six different offenses it lists:

texting in a crosswalk;

Summer Institute for Educators

Stephany Tlalka — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:52:20 +0000

The deadline is this Sunday to join the inaugural Summer Institute for Educators. Teachers will learn social-emotional tools to apply to classroom settings.

Friday, June 28 - Wednesday, July 3, 2013
University of California,
Berkeley Clark Kerr Campus

Conscious Capitalism

James Gimian — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:20:08 +0000

Mindfulness in business: these upcoming conferences demonstrate it's moved from fad to best practice, says James Gimian, Mindful's Publisher.

Mindfulness in business, work, investment, and leadership—what’s up with all that?

Dispatches: Mindfulness in Society Conference 2013

Ed Halliwell — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:25:47 +0000

Ed Halliwell, Mindful's "Examined Life" blogger, explores key findings and discussions from the conference.

A remarkable week for mindfulness in the UK.

Will a Kinder, Gentler CEO Be More Effective? (video)

Stephany Tlalka — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:22:35 +0000

CNBC's Squawk Box explores the question with Bill George, former CEO and current Harvard business professor running the school's Authentic Leadership Development program.

Can mindfulness, in the long term, contribute to the bottom line?

Lecture, April 12: Mindfulness, Health, and Aging Cells

Stephany Tlalka — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:52:53 +0000

Lynn Lecture Series Presents: "Understanding the Connection Between Stress, Immune Cell Aging, Cancer & Chronic Disease"

What does the latest science tell us about mindfulness, stress, and health?

Glimpse: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Mindfulness

Stephany Tlalka — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:20:31 +0000

Author:

Barry Boyce

Barry Boyce, Mindful’s Editor-in-Chief, on the process of finding the right journalist to profile Congressman Tim Ryan, author of A Mindful Nation.

We wanted to get a political reporter to give us an inside perspective on what the congressman is trying to do: bring mindfulness into the mainstream.

Glimpse: Up the Garden Path

Stephany Tlalka — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:44:35 +0000

How can we be more fully connected to the natural world? Carsten Knox, Mindful's Associate Editor, digs his toes into the topic in Mindful's second issue.

One of my favorite parts of assembling this story was speaking to David Haskell, who wrote The Forest Unseen: A Year's Watch in Nature.

Landfill Harmonic (video)

Stephany Tlalka — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:25:41 +0000

The Recycled Orchestra plays instruments fashioned from materials in a nearby landfill. Watch the trailer for the feature-length film, "Landfill Harmonic."

A bent fork. A metal container. Found materials make up the instruments played by The Recycled Orchestra of Cateura, Paraguay.

What Happens If I Don't Bolt?

Janice Marturano — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:09:24 +0000

Author:

Janice Marturano

Janice Marturano on mindfulness's debut at the World Economic Forum in Davos—and how one conference goer thought twice about bolting from the session.

by Janice Marturano

Practice Improvised Mindfulness At Your Desk

Line Goguen-Hughes — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:25:36 +0000

Patricia Ryan Madson, author of Improv Wisdom, offers this mindful improv practice.

Life is attention, and what we are attending to determines to a great extent how we experience the world. We are usually focused on ourselves—our problems, desires, fears.

Meet Your New Study Buddy: Mindfulness

Gina Biegel — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:29:32 +0000

Homework. Exams. Exhale! Gina Biegel on how teens can de-stress with mindfulness.

Put simply, mindfulness is about bringing attention to your senses (smell, touch, taste, sound and sight) no matter what you're doing.

June 2013 Issue

Stephany Tlalka — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:10:48 +0000

Contents list for the magazine's print edition—plus web extras ().

Up The Garden Path

Can Mindfulness Contribute to a Company's Bottom Line? (video)

Stephany Tlalka — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:17:22 +0000

Companies are integrating meditation and mindfulness into the workplace. Employees are feeling the benefits, and so is the bottom line.

We all know how stress affects our lives, but we are just beginning to find out how it affects the places we work and the bottom line.

Escape Fire Documentary Airing Saturday

Stephany Tlalka — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:40:08 +0000

Escape Fire, The Fight to Rescue American Healthcare will air on CNN this Saturday, March 16 at 8pm ET and again at 11pm, 2am.

In Escape Fire: The Fight to Rescue American Healthcare, created by filmmakers Matthew Heineman and Susan Froemke, everyone from health insurers to pharmaceutical companies to pa

10 Tips To Start Being Mindful Now

Stephany Tlalka — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:25:13 +0000

No meditation cushion required.

Just a decade ago, one could barely scrounge up a paper on mindfulness. Recently, mindfulness has become something of a buzzword.

Change Your Mind Change The World Conference

Stephany Tlalka — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:09:14 +0000

This spring, the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds is co-hosting a conference on integrating mindfulness and society.

Join thought leaders like Richard Davidson, Daniel Goleman, and Arianna Huffington as they discuss how neuroscience, environments, economics, and healthcare can combine to make the world a healthie

Mindfulness in Fall Prevention

Stephany Tlalka — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:32:36 +0000

Stanford Hospital's Farewell to Falls Program introduces tips for mindfully avoiding falls.

Basic Principles

Build a Regret-Free Life

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:21:40 +0000

Bronnie Ware, author of The Top Five Regrets of the Dying, on what she learned while working in palliative care and how her meditation practice saved her life.

Bronnie Ware was in conversation with Carsten Knox, Mindful's Associate Editor.

Clockwork

Stephany Tlalka — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:35:31 +0000

INTERRUPTER: Clockwork

Field Notes on Radical Self Compassion

James Gimian — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 04:00:00 +0000

James Gimian, Mindful's publisher, reflects on the recent Practicing Mindfulness and Compassion Conference.

We had a great day here in Northern California yesterday, where Mindful co-hosted Practicing Mindfulness and Compas

Sustaining Compassion in Health Care

Guest Blogger — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 18:50:28 +0000

It takes training. Guest blogger Robert McClure explains how health care providers can find resilience in the face of suffering.

After 30 years in health care, I was ready to retire.

Be the Change Meditate Conference

Stephany Tlalka — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:33:13 +0000

Ed and Deb Shapiro and other voices in the mindfulness community discuss meditation practice. Clips available this week.

The Be The Change Meditate online conference includes thirty-two internationally respected meditation experts.

Glimpse: Police Work

Stephany Tlalka — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 21:07:07 +0000

How mindfulness and police officers made news in Mindful's premier issue.

You see police every day but you rarely think to see the world through their eyes.

Glimpse: On the Phone

Stephany Tlalka — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 21:01:12 +0000

How we chose mindfulness apps to review in the premier issue.

My work as a digital editor here at Mindful has made me aware of a large number of apps related to mindfulness and meditation.

Glimpse: One Taste

Stephany Tlalka — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:50:39 +0000

A glimpse at the creation of the One Taste department.

We wanted to feature food in the magazine because everything associated with food—growing, picking, shopping for, cooking, serving, eating—is such an essential part of life.

Glimpse: Stillness

Stephany Tlalka — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:43:41 +0000

A peek at how the headline for Pico Iyer's essay came together in the first issue of Mindful magazine.

Funny how a little shift can make all the difference.

Glimpse: Raising Baltimore

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:28:21 +0000

Carsten Knox, Mindful's Associate Editor, on his trip to Baltimore and meeting the three young men who teach children yoga and meditation.

I am a fan of the Peabody Award-winning HBO TV series The Wire, so I eagerly accepted the assignment to go to Baltimore and spend time with Ali and Atman Smith and Andy Gonzales.

Glimpse: Brain Work

Stephany Tlalka — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:09:47 +0000

Behind-the-scenes of the formation of the mind/body department with Sharon Begley.

We’re so delighted to have Sharon Begley, the senior health & science correspondent at Reuters, and formerly with Newsweek and The Wall Street Journal, writing a regular

More Compassionate?

Guest Blogger — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:34:30 +0000

Mindfulness is more than moment-to-moment awareness. It's a kind, curious awareness that helps us relate to ourselves and others, says Shauna Shapiro.

I attended my first meditation retreat in Thailand 17 years ago.

Do we need to unplug?

Stephany Tlalka — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:51:54 +0000

Does moment-to-moment mindfulness mean we need to switch off? We discuss the pros and cons.

Friday, March 1, marked the fourth annual National Day of Unplugging.

When Are We Most Happy?

Stephany Tlalka — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:51:12 +0000

Matt Killingsworth answers the question using the Track Your Happiness app he built.

When are we most happy?

To answer this question, Matt Killingsworth built an app to track happiness and let people report their feelings in real time.

For Teens: Resolve to Reduce Back-to-School Stress

Gina Biegel — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:47:17 +0000

Gina Biegel presents 10 mindful tips for minimizing school stress for teens.

"Free the Mind" to Premiere at the Rubin Museum in May

Stephany Tlalka — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:59:54 +0000

A documentary that chronicles groundbreaking brain research is making its U.S. debut this spring.

Mindfulness and Depression

Stephany Tlalka — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:50:39 +0000

New evidence suggests mindfulness gives patients control over depression, anxiety, chronic pain.

Mindfulness: Not Just "Brain Training"

Ed Halliwell — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 13:35:21 +0000

Ed Halliwell on why relying heavily on science won't tell us everything about mindfulness.

I love that mindfulness practice is being investigated by science, and fascinated that many of the shifts reported by meditators throughout the ages are being corroborated by scientific evidence.

Conversations on Compassion

Stephany Tlalka — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:36:02 +0000

James Doty, MD, and Scott Kriens of Juniper Networks and the 1440 Foundation will discuss compassion, strong relationships, and leadership.

TIME: 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

1440 Foundation Invests in Mindful

James Gimian — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 22:58:37 +0000

Support from this leading funder of mindfulness-based initiatives brings Mindful closer to its funding goal.

The Foundation for a Mindful Society, publisher of the newly launched magazine, Mindful, is pleased to announce that we have received a significant investment from the 1440 Foundation of S

Can You Learn to Control Your Mind?

Stephany Tlalka — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 13:55:10 +0000

Richard Davidson makes the case, and invites your comments. Add your thoughts to the discussion before the conversation closes.

Wisdom 2.0 Conference 2013

Stephany Tlalka — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:11:48 +0000

View the conference live stream, read dispatches from our team and colleagues, and scan the conversation on Twitter.

The fourth annual Wisdom 2.0 conference addresses a major challenge specific to our age: how to live connected to one another through technology, and in ways that are beneficial to our well-being,

Welcome to Mindful Interrupters

Barry Boyce — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 04:00:00 +0000

They might be a little corny, a little quirky, but they work. Barry Boyce, Mindful's Editor-in-Chief, explains Mindful Interrupters.

Welcome to Mindful interrupters.

Should Mindful.org publish a regular series of polls?

Michael Gold — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 22:03:17 +0000

Duh!

100% (1 vote)

Sure, but we'll need some really interesting yet really simple questions.

0% (0 votes)

Could I hear that choice of vegetables again?

0% (0 votes)

Total votes: 1

Mindfulness for PTSD

Stephany Tlalka — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 20:46:13 +0000

Recent research suggests various mindfulness exercises could ease symptoms of PTSD.

A recent

Guest Blogger

Stephany Tlalka — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:29:55 +0000

Guest bloggers are various mindful partners and colleagues who occaisionally post to this blog.

Photograph:

Take 10 Minutes for Mindfulness

Stephany Tlalka — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 17:05:34 +0000

Mindfulness expert Andy Puddicombe makes the case for ten minutes of meditation a day.

No need for incense or sitting on a cushion. You can drop those niggling thoughts about work, too. Try it for ten minutes. What happens?

Mindfulness in Society Conference

Stephany Tlalka — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:03:07 +0000

A forum for those engaged in bringing mindfulness to society—clinicians, researchers, politicians, and the general public—that aims to facilitate emgerging developments.

The Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice, Bangor University are hosting the conference in collaboration with

Subscribe to Interrupters

Michael Gold — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 06:23:43 +0000

Simple Daily Tips for Mindfulness at Work

Janice Marturano — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:29:25 +0000

Janice Marturano suggests ways to practice mindfulness that won't add to your already over-packed schedule.

Mindfulness training is about your life. It isn't about the time you meditate on a cushion or chair. It is about learning to be awake for each moment of your life.

What is Mindful.org

Stephany Tlalka — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:18:46 +0000

Learn how mindful.org fits into the Mindful initiative and how you can submit content to the website.

Mindful.org is the leading website dedicated to the best of mindfulness-based practices and a community for growing the movement.

Advertise with Mindful

Stephany Tlalka — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:10:28 +0000

Advertise in Mindful magazine and connect directly to the emerging community in the mindfulness movement!

Advertise in Mindful: Taking Time for What Matters and you will enjoy a front row seat in the conversation, the community, and the movement. read more

New study suggests kids can boost their popularity by being kind

Stephany Tlalka — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:32:54 +0000

Children asked to commit three acts of kindness each week received a greater boost in their popularity from peers than children who were asked to visit three places each week.

No kidding. The one study, conducted among 400 students between the ages of 9 and 11, looked at how intentional and frequent acts of kindness resonate within peer groups.

KJERSTI KVELI

Stephany Tlalka — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 20:26:16 +0000

When did you first start practicing mindfulness and why were you motivated to do so?

I started really practicing about 10 years ago, when I was 18 years old. But my first exposure to energetic awareness in general was when my mother had taken me to a natural practitioner when I was 15, because the doctors couldn’t stop my reoccurring throat problems, and wanting to become a singer, I was willing to do ANYTHING.

It was a huge turning point for me, because it worked! I was given insight that made me feel more like myself, behave more according to what I wanted in life, and I was not getting sick. I was taught a few practical tools of handling stress and lack of focus. This was empowering.

How to hurt a little less

Line Goguen-Hughes — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:15:38 +0000

Author:

Barry Boyce

When we become patients, we experience greater pain and limitation, but how we respond can make all the difference, says Susan Bauer-Wu. Barry Boyce reports.

I’ve been with patients all my life," says Susan Bauer-Wu,. Tussi and John Kluge Endowed Professor in Contemplative End of Life Care P

Meet Mindful's Partners

Stephany Tlalka — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 22:21:59 +0000

Learn more about the organizations we partner with, their contributions to mindfulness research and awareness, and how they are bringing mindfulness and other forms of contemplative practice to the wider world.