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The Mainstreaming of Mindfulness
Ed Halliwell, author and Mindful.org's "The Examined Life" blogger, writes about America's adoption of mindfulness meditation in this post on The Guardian. Read More 
Line Goguen-Hughes is a dedicated mindfulness writer and editor, specializing in meditation techniques, mindful living practices, and stress-reduction strategies. As a former assistant editor at Mindful, she has curated and crafted evidence-based articles, guided meditations, and practical well-being tips that help readers cultivate presence, resilience, and balance in daily life. With a passion for translating the latest mindfulness research into accessible insights, Line empowers audiences to deepen their practice and live more fully in the moment.
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How to harness willpower
In this podcast, Kelly McGonigal, Mindful.org blogger and author of The Willpower Instinct, talks about strengthening willpower, especially when dealing with bad habits and distractions. Read More
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Study: Can meditation influence creativity?
A mindfulness study published in Frontiers in Cognition concludes that certain meditation techniques can promote creative thinking. Read More
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Micro-meditation becoming popular
Incorporating "micro-meditations" throughout the day can help you manage stress, train your brain to be more attentive, and, perhaps most compellingly, help you not miss out on your life, according to a recent article in The Globe and Mail. Read More
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U. Va. will launch new Contemplative Sciences Center this fall
The University of Virginia has received a $12 million gift to create a new Contemplative Sciences Center. David Germano, a professor in the College of Arts & Sciences, will help lead the center. Read More
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The Titanic: A terrible wake-up call
"The anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic is a good time to be reminded of the only place we can turn to manage the uncertainty and existential storms swirling around us and thereby make better informed decisions; through turning within." —Levi Ben-Schmuel Read More
Kids and Teens
Reconnect as a family
Family life can be very, very busy. Here, Susan Kaiser Greenland suggests ways in which we might reconnect with our loved ones and the world around us. Read More
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Share a story of compassion
Adrian Grenier upholds the Charter for Compassion. He hopes you might, too. Andrea Miller reports. Read More
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Rod Meade Sperry
Rod Meade Sperry has been writing about meditation, pop-culture and subculture since 2005 and is an associate editor of the Shambhala Sun magazine, for which he also serves as Digital Editor. Read More
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Welcome to meditation, Liz!
Liz Lemon, one of pop-culture's great curmudgeons, has taken up the practice. What does it mean? Rod Meade Sperry explores the question. Read More
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