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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.
Jon Kabat-Zinn
Expert Interviews
No Blueprint, Just Love 

When he started MBSR, Jon Kabat-Zinn didn't have a detailed plan—just passion and an inkling that lots of good would come of it. Read More 

  • Barry Boyce
  • February 5, 2016
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Expert Interviews
The Victory Of Being Lost In Thought 

ABC News Anchor Dan Harris and meditation teacher Joseph Goldstein explore how to re-frame that moment when you catch your mind wandering and why that moment is the most important part of mindfulness practice. Read More 

  • Heather Hurlock
  • February 3, 2016
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Books & Reviews
Simply Being Awake to What Is 

How the clear and kind words of Stephen Levine helped one journalist stop admonishing himself and helped him sit with his inner rumble and panic. Read More 

  • Dan Olmsted
  • February 2, 2016
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Expert Interviews
Let the Game Come to You 

George Mumford has helped athletes, business owners, and prisoners alike navigate their thoughts and emotions, allowing them to perform at their peak. Let go of trying to make things happen, he says, and you can find “the masterpiece within.” Read More 

  • Hugh Delehanty
  • February 1, 2016
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Expert Interviews
Still Curious after All These Years 

Curiosity is a powerful motivating force that moves us forward. It propels us through doors and compels us to explore new pathways. Even though it’s rumored to have killed the cat, Sue Moon assures us that retaining a sense of it is a valuable tool for staying alive and vital. Read More 

  • Susan Moon
  • January 29, 2016
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