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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Magazine
How Mindfulness Moves Us 

When hard things happen and we’re left with all our messy emotions, our mindfulness practice can help us shift and welcome joy. Read More 

  • Heather Hurlock
  • February 14, 2023
self-care plan
Magazine
Why You Need a Self-Care Plan 

Shelly Tygielski offers a three-step exercise to help you get started with your own self-care plan—no bubble bath required. Read More 

  • Shelly Tygielski
  • January 3, 2023
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