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Go deeper into the science, research, and thinking behind mindfulness and meditation. Hear from leading experts, explore the latest studies, and find book recommendations to expand your practice and understanding.
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Books & Reviews
Creating a Mindful Library 

A sampling of essential books—both new and classic—specifically for those interested in living mindfully. Read More 

  • Line Goguen-Hughes
  • September 22, 2011
Black and white image of a woman energetically speaking or singing. She is wearing a geometric patterned blouse and black pants, gesturing with one hand while holding the other to her face. An audience is visible in the background.
Expert Interviews
JANE CORBIN 

When did you first start practicing mindfulness and why were you motivated to do so? Eleven or twelve years ago, while teaching music in a public high school, I began to notice anger in the faces of students, teachers, administrators and parents. I felt tired and the… Read More 

  • Mindful readers like you
  • August 26, 2011
Digital Guides
Applying Mindfulness to Classroom Challenges: A Teacher’s Guide 

1. The Greek Chorus of Classroom Demands As a novice kindergarten teacher, I felt besieged by an endless stream of requests—“I can’t find my pencil”—that felt like a Greek chorus interrupting every lesson. Without tools to manage my rising frustration, I’d silently seethe behind a forced smile, leaving… Read More 

  • Tish Jennings
  • August 15, 2011
A woman walks along a sandy path next to the ocean, carrying a smiling toddler. Another young girl walks beside them, looking down. Trees and wildflowers line the path, and the sea is visible in the background under a cloudy sky—a scene beautifully captured by Carrie Leontis.
Expert Interviews
CARRIE LEONTIS 

When did you first start practicing mindfulness and why were you motivated to do so? I started practicing several years ago after attending a workshop on social intelligence. The research presented on the effectiveness of mindfulness as a tool for well-being was so staggering that I felt like it just… Read More 

  • Mindful readers like you
  • August 11, 2011
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Violent Video Games Inhibit the Compassion Instinct 

A study in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology provides more evidence that violent video games desensitize players to violence, and makes them more violent in real life. This is not the first study to report such an effect; the evidence has been steadily accumulating over the last decade. But this study… Read More 

  • Kelly McGonigal
  • August 3, 2011
A police officer stands next to a patrol car on a road with trees in the background.
Expert Interviews
RICHARD GOERLING 

When did you first start practicing mindfulness and why were you motivated to do so? I began practicing several years ago as a means to cope with the acute and chronic stressors of police work, and life’s journey for that matter.  I had been reading a lot… Read More 

  • Mindful readers like you
  • July 15, 2011
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