Gratitude
The Gift of Giving
Give yourself the gift of rethinking gift giving, writes Sara Kate Gillingham. Reconnect with love and generosity and the rest will fall into place. 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.
Magazine
The Future of Mindfulness Is Up to You. Here’s What That Means
The practice of mindfulness is evolving and changing, but the heart of it stays the same: Letting our awareness guide us gently back to the present moment. Read More
Focus & Attention
Why Swimming is an Important Part of My Mindfulness Practice
Attention is not one-dimensional, but rather rich and luxurious, writes founding editor Barry Boyce. And this complexity is what empowers us to navigate the difficulties that are always part of our lives. Read More
Loving-Kindness & Compassion
No One is Immune From Burnout at Work
Even at Mindful magazine, we have to pay attention to burnout at work. Former editor-in-chief Heather Hurlock shares how she and her staff hold kind space for each other, while holding each other accountable. Read More
Magazine
The Truth About Parasocial Relationships
Founding editor Barry Boyce reflects on why some kinds of relationships are ultimately unsatisfying, and what that means for how we engage with mindfulness. Read More
Gratitude
What Self-Love Really Means
Mindful editor-in-chief Heather Hurlock explores how calling in our communities both near and far is an essential part of deepening into self-love and gratitude. Read More
Depression & Grief
What it Means to “Let Go” (and Why It’s an Essential Part of Healing)
When we’re focused on who we’ve been and the decisions we’ve made in the past, we often lose track of our authentic selves in the present. The process of letting go of the past and embracing change allows us to engage fully with our own healing. Read More
Loving-Kindness & Compassion
How Practicing Loving-Kindness Helped Me Find My Place in the World
For Jane Anne Staw, the war in Ukraine increased the anxiety she was already feeling, with climate change, mass shootings, political upheaval and COVID. A reminder about the power of loving-kindness meditation helped her find her footing—and her connection with the world at large. Read More
Magazine
Good Vibes Only? How Mindfulness Teachers Can Overcome Toxic Positivity
When teaching and practicing authentically, we can acknowledge suffering in a way that opens the door to resiliency, satisfaction, and joy. Read More
Expert Interviews
Helping Black Men and Boys Find Peace Within
Kenneth Bourne shares how mindfulness shaped his path of healing and joy, and how he teaches others how to cultivate peace within themselves. Read More
