Focus & Attention
“No” Is A Complete Sentence
“No” is a word most of us use too infrequently. And, what’s worse, when we say “No” we usually add on all sorts of wheedly explanations. But “No” is a complete sentence, and here’s why. Read More 
Loving-Kindness & Compassion
Loving-kindness and compassion practices train you to extend warmth and care - first to yourself, then to others. These meditations can shift how you relate to difficult emotions, tough relationships, and your own inner critic.
Loving-Kindness & Compassion
A Meditation for Offering Yourself Kindness
Follow this practice to give yourself the kind wishes and words you need to hear the most. Read More
Expert Interviews
The Power of Vulnerability
Trained in East Asian medicine in Japan and in psychology at Harvard, Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu’s teachings look at how mindfulness practices can contribute to a meaningful way of living with gratitude, compassion, and social responsibility. Read More
Loving-Kindness & Compassion
Connect to Your Anger Without Losing Control
Anger has a lot of energy, but what you use it for is up to you. Sharon Salzberg provides two practices to reflect on anger and transform it into self-compassion. Read More
Guided Meditations
Loving-Kindness Meditation to Connect Us All
We’re connected to everyone and everything on this planet, whether we like it or not. And once we can feel love flowing toward us, it’s amazing how far we can send it back out. Read More
Guided Meditations
Loving-Kindness for the Difficult People in Your Life
With loving-kindness meditation, we can learn to respond with love (rather than react in frustration) to those who stress us out or anger us. Read More
Guided Meditations
Loving-Kindness Meditation for Your Loved Ones
This loving-kindness practice explores how to tap into the love you already have and send it out to those you care about. Read More
Loving-Kindness & Compassion
Six Signs of a Strong Friendship
Philosopher and author Alain de Botton explains how a good friend can enrich our lives, even when we’re at our lowest. Read More
Guided Meditations
A Guided Meditation to Cultivate Kindness
Explore this 17-minute kindness practice to open the heart and offer good wishes to others. Read More
Gratitude
A Simple Mindful Gratitude Exercise
Science suggests that expressing true gratitude boosts your health and spreads happiness. Here are a few simple exercises to help you build your capacity for gratitude. Read More
