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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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Rewiring Your Emotions 

Think you're destined to respond the same way emotionally to the same old triggers? Not necessarily so, says Sharon Begley. With a little mind training, you can chart new pathways.  Read More 

  • Sharon Begley
  • July 27, 2013
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Cycling Through Life 

Repeating a road trip you did 18 years ago is humbling, of course, but it proves the second time around can be even better.  Read More 

  • Carsten Knox
  • April 3, 2013
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A Season for Connecting 

Mindful's leadership blogger on how to wind down this holiday season and come to terms with what's important to you. Read More 

  • Janice Marturano
  • December 14, 2012
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