Personal Essays

First-person stories about what mindfulness looks like in real, messy, everyday life. These essays are honest, personal, and often funny - written by people who've found that paying attention changes everything.
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Loving-Kindness & Compassion
3 Mindful Ways to Learn from Cancel Culture 

Associate Editor Amber Tucker writes that responding to criticism with love requires us to remember we're capable of resilience, learning, and aligning more deeply with compassion. Read More 

  • Amber Tucker
  • August 4, 2020
Magazine
How We Can Thrive Within Discomfort 

Instead of turning away from what feels difficult or painful, mindfulness teaches us that we can learn much from leaning in to any discomfort we're feeling. Read More 

  • Kelly Barron
  • July 9, 2020
What it Means to Have Clear Vision - Illustrated sun, eyes, clouds,
Magazine
What it Means to Have Clear Vision 

Having a clear sense of purpose can guide you when things don’t go as planned and help you navigate those moments when you feel unsure of your next steps. Read More 

  • Rich Fernandez
  • June 24, 2020
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