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

How Mindfulness Can Help us Talk About the Things That Divide Us
Expert Interviews

How Mindfulness Can Help us Talk About the Things That Divide Us

Mindful editor-in-chief Barry Boyce talks with writer and editor Stephanie Domet about how mindfulness helps us deepen our caring not only for ourselves, but also for others, no matter how different from us they may seem. And, we meet the Mindful Vulgarian, and talk a little about MOMing, also known as Mouthing off Mindfully. Read More

Is Your Mindfulness Practice a Political Statement?
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Is Your Mindfulness Practice a Political Statement?

Mindfulness brings us into direct contact with our values and our desire to create a better world, writes Editor-in-Chief Barry Boyce. Read More

The Difficult Task of Seeing The Whole Picture
Focus & Attention

The Difficult Task of Seeing The Whole Picture

Editor-in-Chief Barry Boyce explains how practicing mindfulness helps us slow down and notice what’s really there—not just what our mind wants us to see. Read More

A Simple Practice to Improve Your Posture
Guided Meditations

A Simple Practice to Improve Your Posture

Explore this simple practice to find a comfortable posture when meditating. Read More

The Mindful Politician: Why Tim Ryan is Promoting Mindfulness in Washington
Expert Interviews

The Mindful Politician: Why Tim Ryan is Promoting Mindfulness in Washington

Editor-in-Chief Barry Boyce interviewed Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan on why he thinks mindfulness has a place in politics and government. Read More

Cultivating Your Attention
Focus & Attention

Cultivating Your Attention

A basic mindfulness practice for creating more harmonious circumstances for ourselves and for others, raising our awareness and stirring our curiosity. Read More

A Mindfulness Meditation for Beginners
Getting Started

A Mindfulness Meditation for Beginners

This practice is called “Taking Your Seat,” and it’s perfect if you’re getting started with meditation, or if you just need a simple touchpoint during your day. Read More

Five Ways to Practice Mindfulness When You’re Busy
Getting Started

Five Ways to Practice Mindfulness When You’re Busy

We don't always have time for a formal meditation practice. Here's how you can practice mindfulness, even on your busiest days. Read More

Mind(ful) Your Manners
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Mind(ful) Your Manners

Point of View Podcast Episode 8: The essence of rudeness is not making room for others. Editor-in-Chief Barry Boyce and Editor Stephanie Domet talk about the direct line between mindfulness and manners. Read More

Are We Distracted, or Just Rude?
Focus & Attention

Are We Distracted, or Just Rude?

Armed with phones, we navigate our world with our heads down. But the basic project of mindfulness isn’t just self-improvement—it’s about being attentive to what’s going on around us, and where we fit in, says Editor-in-Chief Barry Boyce. Read More

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