Self-Care
Setting Intentions and How to Manifest Your Deepest Desires
By mindfully tapping into your deep-down desires when you're setting intentions, you can align your values with the way you live your life. Read More 
Elaine Smookler has been a mindful practitioner for over 20 years and is on the faculty at The Centre for Mindfulness Studies in Toronto. She is a Registered Psychotherapist and teaches mindfulness to corporate clients through eMindful. She's also a comedic writer and performer and is the singing host of Mindful Martinis, a cabaret/mindfulness class mash up.
Attention & Awareness
Annual 2026
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12 Minute Meditation
Gratitude Practice: Savor the Moment by Tapping into Your Senses
Cultivate gratitude for life's small delights and savor the moment as you move through the senses. Read More
Mindful Living Skills
Game Over? Tips and Techniques for Mindful Gaming
Playing video games can help you feel energized and engaged, but they can also be a huge drain on your well-being. Here’s an intro to gaming mindfully, using simple habits to help you keep playing (and feeling) your best. Read More
Grief & Loss
When Grief Hits During the Holidays
Grief often hits the hardest during holidays and special events. Although the pain is unavoidable, we can support ourselves by making space for it, finding connection, and being kind to ourselves. Read More
Resilience
Bring Back Your Spark
How do you let your inner light shine, even when things get tough? It begins with a spirit of curiosity, writes beloved mindfulness teacher Elaine Smooker. Read More
Audio
A Guided Walking Meditation to Connect With Your Senses
Mindful walking can be a way to awaken our delight as we notice the sights, smells, and sounds in our surroundings. Read More
Difficult Experiences & Emotions
New Life, Who’s This? Rediscovering Who You Are When Everything Has Changed
Grief can take so much from us—including our identity. After a loss of any kind, mindfulness can help us develop the stability we need in order to explore what we might become next. Read More
12 Minute Meditation
A 12-Minute Meditation for Navigating Grief Anniversaries
This week, Elaine Smookler invites us into a practice that gently supports us in honoring and processing our feelings during these tender times. Read More
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