Personal Essays
Attention Is Our Original and Shared Vocation
A reflection on the late poet Mary Oliver, and what her work modeled for us and asks of us now. Read More 
A reflection on the late poet Mary Oliver, and what her work modeled for us and asks of us now. Read More
One of the core principles of mindfulness is learning the practice of not reacting to everything that's going on inside and around us. But where do we begin? Read More
What the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku ("forest bathing") can teach us about attention, emotional well-being, and finding moments of quiet in a world that rarely stops. Read More
Jay Pitter, author of the book Black Public Joy, offers placemaking concepts and practices for cultivating a healthy sense of connection with ourselves and the outside world. Read More
For people living with conditions like generalized anxiety disorder, PTSD, or OCD, traditional meditation techniques are often a source of additional stress, not relaxation. Tech career coach and mental health advocate Dr. Kyle Elliott offers guidance for those whose minds don't settle when they try to meditate. Read More
Editor-in-Chief Barry Boyce explores how a practice of allowing can change our perspective and embrace the changes life throws our way. Read More
People often talk about "frequency" as though it's something mysterious we can tap into. But what if some of what we are noticing is connected to the state of our nervous system in real time? Read More
How noticing what’s new with a "beginner's mind" can ease mental fatigue, and help you reconnect with everyday wonder. Read More
