Attention Is Our Original and Shared Vocation
A reflection on the late poet Mary Oliver, and what her work modeled for us and asks of us now. Read More
Articles by Siri Myhrom
Personal Essays
Expert Interviews
Uncovering Our Inherent Wholeness: A Conversation with Janice Martellucci of Peace in Schools
Peace In Schools Executive Director Janice Martellucci discusses the benefits of incorporating intentional, evidence-based mindfulness training into regular school curriculum, and the far-reaching value of simply equipping kids to meet and love themselves. Read More
Body Scan
Elisha Goldstein on the Power of Tiny Shifts
Clinical psychologist and author Elisha Goldstein shares the wisdom behind his new book, Tiny Shifts: You don't need to add complicated techniques to an already-busy life in order to experience change. You just need to meet your life, exactly as it is, in small but intentional ways. Read More
Focus & Attention
What Green Spaces Can Do For Your Body, Your Mind & Your Practice
More research is confirming what we know in our experience: spending more time in green spaces enhances every part of our human experience, including our practice. Read More
Loving-Kindness & Compassion
The Walk for Peace: An Invitation to Reimagine Where Peace Begins
Without words, the Buddhist monks at the heart of the Walk for Peace are asking: What if peace is not an external state we hope for, but an internal state we generate and share? Read More
Magazine
All of That: Reflections on Motherhood and Letting Go
Mindful editor Siri Myhrom reflects on the transition away from being a stay-at-home-freelancing mom, and how motherhood means being with a constantly shifting mix of emotions. Read More
Expert Interviews
Let Your Pain Be a River: Vidyamala Burch on Living and Teaching With Chronic Pain
A pathbreaking expert in applying mindfulness to pain, Vidyamala Burch has launched a new 11-week program called HEALS, which aims to offer people living with chronic pain and illness a sustainable way to improve their well-being. She sat down recently to talk with Mindful editor Siri Myhrom. Read More
Expert Interviews
Watching Mindfulness Unfold: A Conversation On Mindfulness, Healing, and Film
Filmmaker Julie Bayer Salzman wanted a fresh way to share the benefits of mindfulness. Through her company Wavecrest Films, she's using short films to document how mindfulness is making a difference in people’s real lives. Read More
Guided Meditations
The Benefits of Meditating With Others
We’re accustomed to thinking of meditation as a solitary activity, but meditating in community also offers a host of benefits. Read More
Creativity
How Mindful Journaling Can Help Your Daily Practice
There’s a robust body of research that shows mindful journaling can be a powerful tool for insight, clarity, healing, and well-being. Here’s why you should try it (even if you don’t consider yourself a “writer”). Read More
