Dive into the world of compassion through mindful practices, articles, and advice. Learn to empathize better and spread kindness in your community.
Most of us have an idea about what would make us happier: more free time, more money, more popularity. Robert Waldinger, a Harvard researcher, reveals that the key to a happy life might be right in front of us.
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Genuine compassion for others begins with caring for ourselves. Here’s how Mindful readers are cultivating self-kindness.
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Lucky enough to have a green thumb? Discover how plant-lovers have been uniting peat with mindfulness practice.
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Grief is complicated, and there's no "right" way to experience it. As Jennifer Wolkin writes, grief is also intermingled with self-compassion and resilience.
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Whether it’s lying about being sick or being stuck in traffic, telling a white lie may seem to make our lives a lot more convenient. But research shows when we shrug off white lies, we feel more comfortable telling bigger lies and hurting the people we care about.
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So much of our pain comes from feeling out of step with ourselves, our peers, even our world. But in her new book, Sebene Selassie makes the case that we belong. To everything. Simply by being here.
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Through loving-kindness and practicing awareness, you can connect more deeply with both yourself and others. Explore our new guide to lean into kindness and cultivate compassion every day.
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People can help improve our lives, but they can also stunt our progress. You might find yourself frustrated, continuously trying to engage in personal growth with no result. It could be time to look outward at the company we keep.
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Arguing with your significant other is an inevitable part of married life. Nate Klemp and Kaley Klemp offer two mindful ways to help you soothe tension and tame reactivity.
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Writing mindfully can loosen the grip of sticky emotions by bringing them out of the dark. With just a pen and paper, or an app, we can create the habit of being there for ourselves.
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