Difficult Experiences & Emotions

hope
Anxiety
Changing Fear to Hope 

Many years ago, I was told that a teacher learns more from her student than the student learns from the teacher. This has certainly proven to be true in my experiences as a teacher, whether I was teaching business law, fourth graders or mindful leadership. And, as importantly, I have… Read More 

  • Janice Marturano
  • August 18, 2011
Anxiety
Getting results from mindfulness…and letting go of them 

Barely a week goes by without some new clinical trial showing how programs which teach mindfulness can help people minimize suffering and enhance their well-being. Whether it be through reducing stress, managing illness, boosting the immune system or moving away from addictive habits, science is confirming what… Read More 

  • Ed Halliwell
  • August 9, 2011
Mindful meditation
Anxiety
Waking Up to Mindfulness 

Ten years ago last March, I decided to seek help for my mind. It was near the beginning of a third (and most crippling) episode of anxiety and depression, and I realized that whatever the outer circumstances behind my despair, the resolution had to come from within. Swamped by distressing… Read More 

  • Ed Halliwell
  • June 13, 2011
Anxiety
Under the Sea 

I recently went to Hawaii for the first time, and a friend suggested we go snorkeling to experience the beautiful tropical fish firsthand. I try to be open-minded about checking out new things and I enjoy seeing with fresh eyes, so even though I had learned to swim only a… Read More 

  • Gina Biegel
  • June 13, 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.
Anxiety
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
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
Close-up of a person’s hands gripping the handles of crutches. They are wearing a medical gown with a light blue pattern on it. The background is out of focus.
Anxiety
Suffering Is Optional 

Physical pain is unavoidable, but meditation practice can ease the mental suffering that often accompanies it. Susan Smalley and Diana Winston teach us how. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • January 25, 2011
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