Author / Teacher

James Gimian

James Gimian is the Executive Director of the Foundation for a Mindful Society, which publishes Mindful magazine and Mindful.org. He’s been active as a writer, teacher, and community builder in the mindfulness world for over 25 years.

Articles by James Gimian

Mindful Cities Are Popping Up Around the Country
Magazine

Mindful Cities Are Popping Up Around the Country

Foundation for a Mindful Society Executive Director James Gimian shares the latest on the Mindful Cities Initiative. Read More

Poised for A Fresh Start
Expert Interviews

Poised for A Fresh Start

How we'll support mindfulness momentum with energy and vision in the new year, from James Gimian, the Executive Director of the Foundation for a Mindful Society. Read More

A Time for Gratitude and Aspiration
Gratitude

A Time for Gratitude and Aspiration

Reflecting on the work of bringing mindfulness to all parts of society, to all parts of the country, and into the most challenging situations. Read More

Mindfulness Feeds the Roots
Kids & Teens

Mindfulness Feeds the Roots

Bringing mindfulness into education strengthens inner resilience for both students and teachers and transforms lives inside and outside of classroom. Read More

Why There’s No “Mindfulness Movement”
Magazine

Why There’s No “Mindfulness Movement”

Inside Mindful Blog #3 from James Gimian, the Executive Director of the Foundation for a Mindful Society, on why mindfulness needs people in the trenches. Read More

Don’t follow the traffic. Follow the signs.
Magazine

Don’t follow the traffic. Follow the signs.

Inside Mindful Blog #2 from James Gimian, the Executive Director of the Foundation for a Mindful Society, has him out on the road learning lessons in unlikely places. Read More

Inside Mindful: An Introduction
Magazine

Inside Mindful: An Introduction

Welcome to the first post of Inside Mindful, the new blog about what we’re up to here at the Mindful Foundation. Read More

How to Practice the Art of Being Present
Getting Started

How to Practice the Art of Being Present

Mindfulness is available to us in every moment, not just the special or precious ones. We just have to tune into it throughout the day. Read More

Welcome to the New Mindful.org
Magazine

Welcome to the New Mindful.org

Today, we proudly update our site to better serve your growing interest in mindfulness. Read More

Why Collaborative Leadership Trumps The Rule of One
Magazine

Why Collaborative Leadership Trumps The Rule of One

Mindful friend and contemplative community builder Jeff Walker gets big ups on his book The Generosity Network in the New York Times this week from op-ed columnist and thought leader David Brooks. Read More

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