When the Mind Goes Dark
When depression hits, can meditating help you work through it? Maybe, but not always. Psychologists weigh in on when mindfulness therapies can (and can’t) help to ease depression. Read More
Articles by Ed Halliwell
Depression & Grief
Getting Started
When Your Meditation Practice Feels Boring: Is It All in Your Head?
We’re actually relating to meditation in a bored way. Read More
Focus & Attention
Is Boredom All Bad?
When your mind spins and your body itches to do something, anything, what’s really going on? Meditation is a great way to find out. Read More
Eating & Body Image
How to Be Mindful With a Cup of Tea
When it's difficult to meditate, you can build moments of mindfulness into the day through simple activities like brewing and enjoying a cup of tea. Read More
Body Scan
The 7 Qualities of Mindfulness Trained in the Body Scan
The body scan is a foundational mindfulness practice that introduces us to working more skillfully with experience. Try it for yourself. Read More
Magazine
7 Habit-Changers for Overcoming Boredom
Boredom is a sign that we’ve become habituated. We can overcome boredom by freshening up our routine and inviting a different perspective. Read More
Getting Started
Hard Time Meditating? Stop Seeking Results
Meditation works precisely when we let go of expectations. Read More
Depression & Grief
Learning to Meditate Through Difficulty
Mindfulness teacher Ed Halliwell shares how he came to meditation after coping with anxiety and depression. Read More
Magazine
How Taming the Mind is Like Riding a Horse
When we engage with the mind and body, we learn how to listen and respond with skill. Read More
Loving-Kindness & Compassion
Mindfulness goes beyond the meditation cushion—it’s a way of life
Practicing mindfulness doesn't just add to our personal wellness projects. It puts us on a path to help others—even if we didn't intend to at the outset. Read More
