Our brains are prediction machines trying to keep us safe. But over time, we can wind up habitually choosing the relative safety of assumption over the risk of uncertainty. Mindful contributor Cathering Swett examines how we can work more skillfully with what she calls the predictive shadow, so we can keep the awareness without sacrificing vital connection. Read More 
While fidget toys and other attention-focusing gadgets are now a multi-billion-dollar industry, they are also part of a long mindfulness tradition. Author and educator Alex Tzelnic explores the history and science behind using intentional, focused activity to direct attention and calm the mind. Read More
As mindfulness practices have gained popularity, a subtle shift has occurred around how we view these techniques and what we expect of them. Writer Angela Stubbs examines what she calls "the wellness trap" and asks: Have we lost sight of the original intent of mindfulness? And do we miss out on the true potency of this practice when we start to demand too much of it? Read More
Learning to tune in to our own vulnerability is an act of courage that allows us to form deeper, more genuine relationships. Read More
Training our brains to find joy helps us unhook from negativity and counter our natural negativity bias so we can receive and enjoy what’s good in our lives. Read More
We live in a noisy world that’s constantly vying for our attention. But as teacher Sharon Salzberg reminds us, our attention is at its most potent when we're able to rest and restore it. Read More
When you’re overwhelmed and feeling the urge to resist or repress painful, confusing, or distressing emotions, use this meditation from recovery coach Emily Jane to practice staying present with courage and compassion. Read More
In this meditation, teacher Cara Bradley helps you connect balance your body and mind and tap into the power of embodied open awareness. Read More
