Gratitude
The Now Addiction
Proponents of mindfulness meditation repeatedly celebrate living in the now, but being able to forestall gratification to a future time can also be a key element of mindfulness. Read More 
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.
Kids & Teens
All in the Same Boat
Teenagers leave the comforts of home and phone, live together on a tiny boat, and discover how to be alone and how to pull together. It’s not easy, but it’s unforgettable. Read More
Magazine
5 Ways to Increase Resilience, Wisdom, and Well-Being
Extending ourselves beyond what is familiar by relating to people who are older than us can offer meaningful life lessons and character strengths. Read More
Magazine
Why Losing Control Can Make You Happier
We all have a deep-seated drive to feel in control. But taking it too far can make you miserable. Read More
Magazine
Fear and the Black Body
The heart-wrenching conflict between police and black America, and how mindfulness offers a solution for fostering understanding and inviting transformation. Read More
Gratitude
The Upside of Envy
Depending upon how we use it, envy can either feed dissatisfaction or help us aspire to bring the goodness we desire into our own lives. Read More
Magazine
7 Habit-Changers for Overcoming Boredom
Boredom is a sign that we’ve become habituated. We can overcome boredom by freshening up our routine and inviting a different perspective. Read More
Magazine
Space to Breathe
When it comes to designing the perfect home, architect Sarah Susanka focuses less on size, and more on creating beauty and meaning with every square foot. She reveals how little spaces can do big things. Read More
Gratitude
Why It Doesn’t Pay to Be a People-Pleaser
Christine Carter always tried to meet other people’s expectations—until she realized how out of sync with her own wants and needs she’d become. Read More
Loving-Kindness & Compassion
Healing Racial Fault Lines
How the simple act of sharing personal stories can help uncover divisive thoughts buried deep within ourselves. Read More
