Self-Compassion
When Doing Nothing Is The Only Kind Thing to Do
Sometimes the most compassionate choice we can make is not immediately acting on our desire to do something, writes editor-in-chief Heather Hurlock.
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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.
Compassion
Bridging the Distance Between Our Stories
Mindfulness practices ask us to be open to perspectives beyond our own. Mindful editor-in-chief Heather Hurlock shares how we can honor the gaps between our outlooks and seek to bridge them with compassion.
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Calm
Get Real About Self-Care
Mindful editor-in-chief Heather Hurlock gets real about the challenges—and importance—of making space to give yourself what you need.
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Anxiety
Include Yourself in Your Circle of Care
Mindful editor-in-chief Heather Hurlock reminds us that we all deserve to treat ourselves with kindness, even (especially) when it feels like we can’t.
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Calm
Create the Space for Change: It’s Your Time to Thrive
Recharge your mind and tap into something larger than yourself with research-backed tips for ending burnout and increasing well-being.
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Uncategorized
There is a Crack in Everything, That’s How the Light Gets In
Mindful’s editor-in-chief Heather Hurlock on remembering that there’s joy, love, and abundance to be found even in our brokenness, simply because we’re alive.
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Voices
Connecting Your Mindfulness Practice to Mine
Mindful’s editor-in-chief, Heather Hurlock, on how our collective efforts to shine a light on our tiny slice of vulnerable humanity helps us all get closer to being free.
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Compassion
Give Yourself the Gift of Compassion
Explore three practices to open your heart, appreciate your community, and find ways to serve the moment this holiday season.
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Compassion
Be Kind to Yourself
Mindful’s editor-in-chief Heather Hurlock offers a gentle reminder to celebrate our connection, our diversity, and our essential humanity.
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Calm
3 Practices to Come Back to Your Heart
Heather Hurlock, Executive Editor at Mindful, explores ways we can tune into our innate capacity for love and compassion.
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