Compassion
What Happens If We Drop Our Illusions?
We’re often focused on our own “screenplay of how great things are,” writes Barry Boyce. But if we can let go of the narratives we think we need, we can see people as they are. Read More 
Barry Boyce is Founding Editor of Mindful and Mindful.org. A longtime meditation practitioner and teacher—as well as a professional writer and editor— he is the editor of and a primary contributor to The Mindfulness Revolution: Leading Psychologists, Scientists, Artists, and Meditation Teachers on the Power of Mindfulness in Daily Life. Barry also worked closely with Congressman Tim Ryan, as developmental editor, on A Mindful Nation and The Real Food Revolution. Barry serves on the board of directors of the Foundation for a Mindful Society and the Centre for Mindfulness Studies in Toronto as well as on the advisory board of Peace in Schools, in Portland, Oregon.
Calm
What I Learned from Cleaning Out My Basement
Founding editor Barry Boyce shares a glimpse of the self-knowledge gained from some intense household decluttering—and how simply doing nothing for a while can reveal similar insights. Read More
Compassion
The Only Constant Is Change
Mindfulness practice can help us change for the better. It can also allow us to sit with the things we can’t change and help us work with the inevitable changes life brings. Read More
Compassion
How COVID Reminded Me We’re All Connected
Founding editor Barry Boyce delves into the ever-present balance between personal independence and our natural interdependence, two ways of seeing that touch every aspect of our lives. Read More
12 Minute Meditation
A 12-Minute Meditation to Explore What’s True
In this episode of 12-Minute Meditation, Mindful founding editor Barry Boyce leads us in an inquiry practice to become aware of our preconceptions, loosen our grip on what we think we know, and explore what’s true. Read More
Compassion
What We Bring to the Table
Partaking in good food and good ideas is a long-held human tradition we shouldn’t underestimate, writes founding editor Barry Boyce. Read More
12 Minute Meditation
A 12-Minute “Touch and Go” Practice for Observing Thoughts
Founding editor Barry Boyce leads us in a meditation to let go of striving and find a natural sense of ease. Read More
12 Minute Meditation
A 12-Minute Meditation to Come Home to Your Body
Mindful's founding editor Barry Boyce shares a practice on how our vulnerability can connect us to everyone and everything around us. Read More
Compassion
What is Possible When We Put Down Our Screens
Our devices bring us live-tweeting of important events, video footage of daily life on the other side of the world, and photos of our friends from near and far, but the real magic happens when we put the screens down, writes founding editor Barry Boyce. Read More
Focus
Mindful Books and Podcasts to Curl Up With This Fall
As the weather changes, we’re spending a little less time outdoors and a little more time inside staying warm. Here are the Mindful editors’ recommendations for a cozy night in. Read More
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