Stephanie Domet is the author of two novels and a nonfiction book for middle grade readers. She’s the cofounder of the AfterWords Literary Festival and a contributing editor for Mindful. She lives in Kjipuktuk/Halifax, where she is, indeed, grateful to be alive, in the best way.
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Focus & Attention
How to Feel Present, and Stay Present 

When your schedule (and your mind) never seem to rest, here are three simple ways to feel more present in everyday life that don't take much time. Read More 

  • Stephanie Domet and Amber Tucker
  • September 2, 2025
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Creativity
Try This Guided Meditation As a Mindful Writing Prompt 

The invitation is to connect with your senses in a real or imagined setting. What do you hear? What do you smell? Note the emotional content of the space. And when you’re done, take what you learned to the page in whatever way suits you. Read More 

  • Stephanie Domet
  • June 10, 2024
The Space In Between
Focus & Attention
Paying Attention to the Space In Between 

Focused attention isn’t always a matter of life or death—but when we can bring exactly what we’re experiencing into focus, we might surprise ourselves with what’s revealed. Read More 

  • Stephanie Domet
  • February 14, 2023
The Journey Toward Belonging: A Q&A with Caverly Morgan
Expert Interviews
The Journey Toward Belonging: A Q&A with Caverly Morgan 

Caverly Morgan felt a call to reconcile the wisdom that arose from her mindfulness practice with the systems of oppression at work in our world. In this conversation with Mindful contributing editor Stephanie Domet, she explores that reconciliation and shares what she’s learned about our inherent freedom. Read More 

  • Stephanie Domet
  • December 13, 2022
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Gratitude
Gratitude for the Lousy Ingrate 

If platitudes like “be grateful” tend to light a fire of rage in you, you’re not alone—and you may benefit from a slightly different path to accessing the many gifts of a regular gratitude practice. Read More 

  • Stephanie Domet, Elaine Smookler, Shauna Shapiro, Barry Boyce, Gina Rollo White, and Georgina Miranda
  • October 25, 2022
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