Author / Teacher

Heather Hurlock

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.

Articles by Heather Hurlock

When Doing Nothing Is The Only Kind Thing to Do
Loving-Kindness & 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. Read More

Bridging the Distance Between Our Stories
Magazine

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. Read More

Get Real About Self-Care
Loving-Kindness & Compassion

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. Read More

Include Yourself in Your Circle of Care
Loving-Kindness & Compassion

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. Read More

Create the Space for Change: It’s Your Time to Thrive
Mindfulness For

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. Read More

There is a Crack in Everything, That’s How the Light Gets In
Magazine

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. Read More

Connecting Your Mindfulness Practice to Mine
Magazine

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. Read More

Give Yourself the Gift of Compassion
Loving-Kindness & 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. Read More

Be Kind to Yourself
Loving-Kindness & 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. Read More

3 Practices to Come Back to Your Heart
Loving-Kindness & Compassion

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. Read More

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