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Magazine
My Year of Living Without Money 

Is it possible to live without spending any cash whatsoever? After becoming disillusioned with consumer society, Mark Boyle decided to give it a try. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • May 18, 2011
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Creativity
Animating Art Through Meditation 

Arthur Zajonc explores how art can come to life through contemplation, and guides us through a simple exercise that will help us experience art in this exciting way. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • May 17, 2011
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Focus & Attention
Meditation Leads to Better Decision-Making 

A new study  reveals how mindfulness practice can change decision-making for the better. The study, conducted by the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute, found that people who meditate regularly use different parts of their brains in the decision-making process. A total of 66 people participated in the study. Those who regularly practiced… Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • April 26, 2011
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Focus & Attention
Mindful Social Networking 

Social networking—is it helpful or harmful? Ethan Nichtern offers suggestions for how we can go online without losing our minds. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • April 21, 2011
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Kids & Teens
Healing Trauma Through Mindfulness 

Studies into the brains of chronically traumatized children reveal that although there can be crippling side-effects, there is also hope for healing with mindfulness practice. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • April 7, 2011
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Loving-Kindness & Compassion
Intentional Acts of Kindness 

Mary Ann Christie Burnside teaches us how the kindness we offer ourselves and others affects what happens in the very next moment.  Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • March 22, 2011
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Magazine
Horror. Beauty. 

Walk with Ronlyn Domingue as she takes in the sights one cool day in February, the natural surroundings offering insight and valuable opportunities for introspection.   Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • March 1, 2011
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