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Reorganize Your Routines
Have the courage to change up your schedule—and live more fully in the moment, says Donald Altman. 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.
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Mindfulness is elementary, my dear Watson
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's creation solves mysteries by living in the here and now. Read More
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From Mennonite to “Zennonite”
Writer for the Mennonite Weekly Review says his community can benefit from practicing mindfulness. Read More
Kids & Teens
How Mindful Awareness Can Transform the World—Starting with Our Children
Susan Kaiser Greenland on the Power of Mindful Awareness In my experience, introducing mindful awareness to children, teens, and families has the potential to transform our world. While many educational programs teach valuable life skills from early childhood through adulthood, these skills can be difficult to apply in… Read More
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The Race to Right Here Right Now: Mindfulness as an antidote to never being happy with the way things are
I recently watched the documentary Race to Nowhere and it got me thinking. It discusses the state of the problems with our youth today and the impact of always feeling we have to strive, to get somewhere and do something. Meanwhile, I was asked to speak… Read More
Kids & Teens
Now and Then
People often ask me how to introduce teens to mindfulness. One of the best ways to answer that question is to illustrate it through a story from my own life, such as the snorkeling adventure I mentioned in my last post. I find that mixing stories with real-life examples from… Read More
Kids & Teens
Under the Sea
I recently went to Hawaii for the first time, and a friend suggested we go snorkeling to experience the beautiful tropical fish firsthand. I try to be open-minded about checking out new things and I enjoy seeing with fresh eyes, so even though I had learned to swim only a… Read More
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Engaged for Life
Yoga practice can be like a microcosm for what you’re experiencing in life, says yoga teacher Meredith Bailey. She explains how, when change makes her world new and foreign, sometimes it helps to look at it upside down. Read More
Gratitude
Avoiding the Flourishing Trap
Do you know what you mean when you say that you want to be happy? Is "happiness" too simplistic an idea? Elisha Goldstein explores the idea of flourishing as offered by Martin Seligman's new book, and offers guidance so that you can give yourself the kind attention you deserve. Read More
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My Year of Living Without Money
Is it possible to live without spending any cash whatsoever? After becoming disillusioned with consumer society, Mark Boyle decided to give it a try. Read More
