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.
bored man
Magazine
The Bright Side of Boredom 

When we begin to embrace boredom, we can let go of the pressure to achieve or excite, and simply rest in the moment. Read More 

  • Barry Boyce
  • December 12, 2019
smiling woman
Focus & Attention
How Do We Cultivate Contentment? 

Contentment does not necessitate overlooking pain or difficulty in favour of what is pleasant—It means opening ourselves up to what is present in any given moment. Read More 

  • Willem Kuyken
  • December 10, 2019
emotional maturity
Magazine
How to Test Your Emotional Maturity 

Learning the language of emotional maturity is like learning a second language. If you weren’t raised with it, it may take tens of thousands of hours to master. Read More 

  • Nicole Bayes-Fleming
  • November 22, 2019
Train Your Brain to Build Resilience
Magazine
Train Your Brain to Build Resilience 

Getting back up when you stumble may seem easier for some than it does for others. The good news is, resilience is a like a muscle—here’s how you can strengthen yours over time. Read More 

  • Linda Graham
  • September 15, 2019
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