Heather Hurlock is the former Editor-in-Chief of Mindful magazine and mindful.org. She's a long-time editor, writer, musician, and meditator with deep roots in service journalism. She is now the Founder of The Art of Being Present.
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Compassion

How Mindfulness Moves Us 

When hard things happen and we’re left with all our messy emotions, our mindfulness practice can help us shift and welcome joy. Read More

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Self-Compassion
What Self-Love Really Means 

Mindful editor-in-chief Heather Hurlock explores how calling in our communities both near and far is an essential part of deepening into self-love and gratitude. Read More 

  • Heather Hurlock
  • October 25, 2022
The Space to Feel
Compassion
The Space to Feel 

Letting ourselves be present with our full spectrum of emotions as we do in meditation can help us understand that this inner state of allowing is always within us. Read More 

  • Heather Hurlock
  • August 16, 2022
Happiness Is Already Yours
Well-Being
Happiness Is Already Yours 

Moments of joy are available to us even during difficult times, writes editor-in-chief Heather Hurlock. Happiness belongs to all of us, inherently. Read More 

  • Heather Hurlock
  • June 14, 2022
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Compassion
How We Heal Together 

Change ripples out from the places we heal ourselves, writes editor-in-chief Heather Hurlock. And when we connect, we’re capable of great things. Read More 

  • Heather Hurlock
  • May 26, 2022
How We Find Resilience in Boundless Care
Compassion
How We Find Resilience in Boundless Care 

We all yearn for loving attention right now—but before we can offer this to others, we need to replenish care for ourselves, writes editor-in-chief Heather Hurlock. Read More 

  • Heather Hurlock
  • February 15, 2022
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