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.
The Path of Mindfulness illustration by Carole Hénaff
Magazine
Where Does the Path of Mindfulness Lead? 

While there’s no roadmap to wisdom, there is a path to greater perspective, insight, and emotional freedom. Founding editor Barry Boyce calls on his four decades of practice to take us on the journey. Read More 

  • Barry Boyce
  • February 20, 2020
Making New Habits Stick
Loving-Kindness & Compassion
How to Make Your New Habits Stick This Year 

Making change is easier when you build new habits into your existing routine and have compassion for yourself along the way. Here are a few practical tips to help make your changes stick. Read More 

  • Elisha Goldstein
  • January 3, 2020
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