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Why Do Bullies Gain Power?
Dacher Keltner's research shows that sustained power comes as a result of some surprisingly friendly traits. Despite this, bullies do rise to power, and wield it for long periods of time. Read More 
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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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Daily Meditation Can Keep Athletes Primed for Training
Like physical exercise, sustaining the benefits of mindfulness takes practice. Read More
Expert Interviews
Disarming the Narcissist
Dr. Michael Gervais speaks with clinical social worker Wendy Behary about how to identify and approach someone with narcissistic tendencies. Read More
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How Awe Brings People Together
A series of experiments suggest that awe causes us to have a smaller sense of self, which shapes our social networks in positive ways. Read More
Expert Interviews
How Compassion Gives Us the Stability to Take Wise Action
Point of View Podcast Episode 5: A conversation with Frank Ostaseski about finding the inner resources to meet the impossible in extraordinary ways. Read More
Books & Reviews
7 Mindful Books Worth Reading This Summer
The Mindful Editors offer up a list of books for your summer reading pleasure: Plus 5 mindful podcasts and videos worthy of your time. Read More
Gratitude
How Gratitude Changes You and Your Brain
New research is starting to explore how gratitude works to improve our mental health. Read More
Creativity
Does Meditation Boost Creativity?
Research shows that some key elements of meditation stimulate creativity, and others may not. Read More
Focus & Attention
The Science of Taming the Wandering Mind
Wherever attention goes the rest of the brain follows—in some sense, attention is your brain’s boss. But is it a good boss and can we train it? Read More
Expert Interviews
How to Care Deeply Without Burning Out
Sharon Salzberg and Dan Harris explore how to recognize the signs of empathy fatigue and maintain a balanced, mindful, compassionate response. Read More
