Calm

Discover tranquility with Mindful.org's calm category, your sanctuary for peace and serenity. Our resources are meticulously crafted to guide you into a state of deep relaxation and calmness. From soothing articles to calming practices and stress-reduction techniques, we provide a variety of content to help you reduce anxiety, quiet your mind, and embrace a more peaceful life. Whether you need a moment of respite in a busy day or strategies for long-term stress management, our calm category is here to support your journey towards lasting serenity.

Feeling Overconnected? Here are Simple Ways to Unplug
Calm
Feeling Overconnected? Here are Simple Ways to Unplug 

As much as we'd all like to escape from our technology, oftentimes the demands of work don't give us the choice. Elisha Goldstein gives advice on how to use our digital devices to actually support us in our mindfulness practice. Read More 

  • Elisha Goldstein
  • May 18, 2011
A digital illustration depicts a person with long dark hair resting their head on folded arms, half-submerged in water. The person has closed eyes and an expression of peacefulness, subtly suggesting the importance of sadness. The colors are soft and muted, primarily shades of blue and brown.
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The Importance of Sadness 

Sadness isn't necessarily something to be avoided. In fact, Susan Piver says despair can be the consequence of fighting it. Compassion is what happens when you don’t.  Read More 

  • Susan Piver
  • April 20, 2011
A silhouette of a basketball player is shown in mid-air, about to make a slam dunk. The player is wearing a jersey and shorts, with one arm extended upwards holding the basketball. The basketball hoop and net are visible in the bottom right corner of the image.
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The Lakers Meditate? 

Soren Gordhamer interviews sports psychologist and meditation teacher George Mumford about meditation, basketball, professional athletes and responsibility.  Read More 

  • Soren Gordhamer
  • April 15, 2011
A close-up of a weathered stone angel statue with detailed wings and downcast eyes, symbolizing the journey of recovering from loss. The background is blurred with soft, muted colors, suggesting a serene, early morning or late evening landscape.
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6 Mindful Strategies for Recovering from Loss 

Ronald Alexander, Ph.D. shares the story of a young couples journey to healing after the loss of their two children, and offers six strategies for us to use when confronted with the tragedy of loss. Read More 

  • Ronald Alexander
  • April 6, 2011
inner child healing
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Healing the Child Within 

The cry we hear from deep in our hearts, says Thich Nhat Hanh, comes from the wounded child within. Healing this inner child’s pain will transform negative emotions. Read More 

  • Thich Nhat Hanh
  • April 5, 2011
A person jumps off a cliff into the ocean at sunset. The sky is vibrant with hues of orange and pink as the sun sets behind clouds. A splash in the water below suggests someone else has already made a jump. The scene is silhouetted beautifully against the colorful sky.
Anxiety
Befriending Fear: Working with Worry and Anxiety 

The fear-response is a powerful emotional and physiological reaction that can be triggered by more than just an imminent physical threat. In this excerpt from his book The Mindfulness Solution,  Ronald D. Siegel, PsyD, explores the human response to fear, and shows us how mindfulness can help manage it. Read More 

  • Ronald D. Siegel
  • March 3, 2011
A few pink magnolia flowers bloom on thin, leafless branches extending from the right side of the image against a textured, gray concrete wall background, casting eerie shadows that evoke a subtle sense of horror.
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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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