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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Focus & Attention
How To Let Go of Ego 

When we can find ways to slip free of our ego, we enter a “flow state” where time and judgment don’t matter and joy overtakes us. Read More 

  • Judson Brewer
  • February 8, 2017
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Gratitude
We All Have Something to Give 

Giving doesn't mean buying a gift. There are many ways to tap into the heart of generosity. Founding editor Barry Boyce names a few. Read More 

  • Barry Boyce
  • November 17, 2016
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