Relationships
The Truth About Parasocial Relationships
Founding editor Barry Boyce reflects on why some kinds of relationships are ultimately unsatisfying, and what that means for how we engage with mindfulness. Read More 
Relationships
Mindful.org's relationships category offers a treasure trove of mindfulness-based insights and strategies to enrich your connections with others. Whether it's strengthening family bonds, deepening friendships, or enhancing romantic partnerships, our resources guide you through the art of mindful communication, empathy, and compassion. Learn how to navigate the complexities of relationships with grace and intention, fostering healthier, more meaningful interactions in every area of your life.
Compassion
How to Find Common Ground—in Spite of Differing Views
What do you do when people have the audacity to think differently than you do? Here’s how you can stay open and curious in moments of disagreement, instead of getting stuck in defensiveness. Read More
Compassion
Caregivers, Let’s Talk About Caring for Yourself
As the caregiver of a loved one with chronic pain, you may experience painful emotions like grief, anger, or feeling stuck. Christiane Wolf explores how you can create the space to extend compassion to yourself, while building resilience to meet the challenges you face. Read More
Calm
All Our Relations: Four Indigenous Lessons on Mindfulness
There’s healing in acknowledging our interconnectedness. Four Indigenous wisdom keepers share how their practice helps them remember. Read More
Compassion
Bridging the Distance Between Our Stories
Mindfulness practices ask us to be open to perspectives beyond our own. Mindful editor-in-chief Heather Hurlock shares how we can honor the gaps between our outlooks and seek to bridge them with compassion. Read More
Audio
In Awe of All Our Relations with Barry Boyce
In this rich conversation, founding editor Barry Boyce shares what he learned about awe, our relationship with nature, and each other while visiting the National Museum of the American Indian. Read More
Compassion
Giving and Receiving with an Open Heart
When we open our hearts and minds to those around us, we can explore ways to express compassion. Read More
Calm
How Mindfulness Can Give Us the Courage to Examine Bias
Mindfulness can help us tap into the courage and compassion necessary to recognize our own prejudices and sit with them long enough to find a thoughtful way forward. Read More
Audio
Building a Mindful Community with JG Larochette
Managing editor Stephanie Domet catches up with JG Larochette to find out how the Mindful Life Project got started and what impact it's had on thousands of lives, including his own. Read More
Audio
Liberating Masculinity With Edward M. Adams and Ed Frauenheim
How mindfulness helps to cultivate self-awareness, courage, and vulnerability that can help men live more full, connected lives. The authors of Reinventing Masculinity: The Liberating Power of Compassion and Connection join Mindful senior editor Amber Tucker in conversation. Read More
