This week, Elaine Smookler invites us to explore the Mountain Meditation, where we will embody the mountain's steadfast calm amidst the swirling winds and shifting clouds of life. Read More 
Once all the hubbub dies down…now what? Mindfulness can help us be with our grief, and ourselves, with self-compassion. Read More
Deathiversaries, birthdays, holidays and other notable dates can feel like menacing beasts, waiting to jump out of the bushes and snatch away any hope of well-being. How can you face those terribly-timed memories that remind you of what once was? Read More
Whether you like it or not, people and things you love will end. Here are some ways you can prepare for what you cannot bear. Read More
When you don’t know what makes you happy, you can end up chasing illusions that only make you suffer. The secret to discovering happiness might be closer than you think. Read More
Friendship can sometimes feel fraught. But if you play your cards right, there’s at least one friend who will always have your back. Read More
This movement exercise is Elaine Smookler’s foolproof way to induce laughter. It is based on the Hawaiian word “Aloha,” a nice vowel-y word that opens the mouth and throat just by saying it. Read More
Giving someone your full attention in conversation isn’t easy, but it is a skill we can practice and hone. Read More
You don’t need to laugh large to feel joy from your head to your toes—though it doesn’t hurt. Start with a smile—and notice where it takes you. Read More
Try this meditation practice to relax your body from head to toe. Read More
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