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Occupy Yourself
As May Day Occupy protesters attempt to breathe fresh life into the movement against economic injustice, here are Mark and Susan Szpakowski's lessons for mindful democracy.
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Line Goguen-Hughes is a dedicated mindfulness writer and editor for Mindful magazine and Mindful.org, 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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Making sense of little Wang Yue’s death
Part of the decision to become a parent involves responsibly weighing whether the world is a place you want to bring children into. I’m generally an optimist, and I’ve always believed, to put it simply, that there is more good in the world than bad. That’s what my husband and…
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Susan Smalley on becoming mindful in midlife
Recently Dr. Susan Smalley, professor of psychiatry and founding director of the Mindful Awareness Research Center at UCLA, shared her personal story about how, at age 47, an experience with melanoma caused "a massive reorganization of [her] world view."
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Want to be a mind fitness trainer?
The Mind Fitness Training Institute is developing a team of trainers to deliver Mindfulness-based Mind Fitness Training within the military services as well as other high-stress occupational contexts.
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Compassion
Killing with Kindness?
Yesterday The New York Times published a science piece about “pathological altruism.” This is when normally helpful behavior “is taken to extremes, misapplied or stridently rhapsodized.” Then it can become “unhelpful, unproductive and even destructive.” Dr. Robert A. Burton, author of the forthcoming book Pathological Altruism, says selflessness gone awry may…
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Peace is a prize in itself
The 2011 Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony took place on Dec. 10th. Here's a look at past awardees/nominees who incorporated mindfulness in their life and work.
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Fighting Youth Homelessness
Taz Tagore writes about her life's work—giving homeless youth hope and a chance at happiness through mindfulness.
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Creating a Mindful Library
A sampling of essential books—both new and classic—specifically for those interested in living mindfully.
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Certificate in Mindful Facilitation: registration open
UCLA's Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC) is accepting applications for its Certification in Mindfulness Facilitation (CMF) until October 1.
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