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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What Happens After Now? 

Being in the here and now is what mindfulness is all about. Yes and no, says Barry Boyce. It’s also about being aware of what’s inside and outside, past, present, and future. Once we steady our mind with mindfulness, our awareness shines a light on not just the present moment, but where we’ve come from and where we’re going. Read More 

  • Barry Boyce
  • April 8, 2016
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The Joy of Missing Out 

Why it's important to leave some space for being alone—and how our tech gadgets get in the way. Read More 

  • Christopher Willard
  • April 7, 2016
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