News & Features

News, features, and reporting from the world of mindfulness and meditation. Stay up to date on new research, cultural trends, and the people and ideas shaping how we think about well-being and awareness.
A mindful group of children laying on the floor in a classroom, embracing their inner angels.
Kids & Teens
Hallowe’en with “Mindful Angels”? 

As more and more people find value in the approach to life that mindfulness practice and its values offer us, will we start to see mindful Halloween costumes? Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • October 25, 2011
A mask with the words wake up written on it.
Magazine
Occupy Yourself 

As May Day Occupy protesters attempt to breathe fresh life into the movement against economic injustice, here are Mark and Susan Szpakowski's lessons for mindful democracy. Read More 

  • Line Goguen-Hughes
  • October 24, 2011
A gold medal with a portrait of a man.
Magazine
Peace is a prize in itself 

The 2011 Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony took place on Dec. 10th. Here's a look at past awardees/nominees who incorporated mindfulness in their life and work.  Read More 

  • Line Goguen-Hughes
  • October 3, 2011
Magazine
Something’s Happening Here 

Here at Mindful.org, we’re committed to covering, and being a part of, the emerging mindfulness movement. At times we even refer to it as the “mindfulness revolution”. While that may seem like overreaching, it starts with a simple truth: more and more people are taking what they’ve learned from their… Read More 

  • James Gimian
  • September 12, 2011
An aerial view of a waterfall in the middle of a city.
Magazine
Remembering 9/11 

There is no better reminder that we need to move toward a more mindful society together. Read on to see a selection of Mindful stories with this in mind. Read More 

  • Line Goguen-Hughes
  • August 31, 2011
Event poster for Creating a Mindful Society, Sept 30–Oct 1, 2011—headshots of speakers sharing ways to maintain momentum in mindfulness.
Magazine
Maintain the momentum 

Essential articles—by the recent 2011 Creating a Mindful Society gathering's speakers, and about their themes. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • July 15, 2011
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