Author / Teacher

Barry Boyce

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.

Articles by Barry Boyce

What is Possible When We Put Down Our Screens
Focus & Attention

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

Mindful Books and Podcasts to Curl Up With This Fall
Books & Reviews

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

In Awe of All Our Relations
Loving-Kindness & Compassion

In Awe of All Our Relations

When we allow our current framework of the world to be shaken up, writes founding editor Barry Boyce, we can choose to make space for wise and more sustainable ways of being in relationship with each other and the earth. Read More

Honesty: The Often Missing Ingredient in Community
Magazine

Honesty: The Often Missing Ingredient in Community

Even tight-knit, caring groups of people can be susceptible to cliquiness and even cruelty. Founding editor Barry Boyce considers what we can all do to hold each other accountable. Read More

Q&A: How Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Can Reach Many More People in Need
Digital Guides

Q&A: How Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Can Reach Many More People in Need

Zindel Segal and Sona Dimidjian share the story of their mission to bring MBCT online, and how that led to their new digital platform Mindful Noggin. Read More

6 Mindfulness Books to Read This Spring
Books & Reviews

6 Mindfulness Books to Read This Spring

From unwinding anxiety thought loops to exploring mindfulness for adult ADHD, here’s what the editors at Mindful are reading this month. Plus, three mindful podcasts in our playlists. Read More

Why Part of Caregiving Is Listening
Depression & Grief

Why Part of Caregiving Is Listening

Caring for someone requires more than good intentions. Founding editor Barry Boyce shares what he learned about being present and truly listening from the time he spent with his aging mother. Read More

True Freedom: Caring Deeply Without Striving
Loving-Kindness & Compassion

True Freedom: Caring Deeply Without Striving

When we awaken our fearless heart and honor our desire to be in communion with others—valuing connection over control—joy emerges of its own accord. Read More

Can Tech Work for the Greater Good?
Magazine

Can Tech Work for the Greater Good?

As tech industry leaders take steps to protect people from online platforms, founding editor Barry Boyce considers our responsibility as both consumers and meditators. Read More

Why Meditation is a Practice of Liberation
Expert Interviews

Why Meditation is a Practice of Liberation

Talking with meditation teacher Ericka Philips, founding editor Barry Boyce reflects on the shared history of Black Americans in journeying toward freedom. Read More

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