Voices

The Voices category on Mindful.org is a vibrant collection of perspectives from the mindfulness community. Here, you'll find a rich tapestry of articles from practitioners, teachers, and thought leaders offering their unique insights and experiences. This space is dedicated to sharing the diverse voices that shape the mindfulness movement, providing inspiration, wisdom, and a sense of connection to readers worldwide who seek to deepen their understanding and practice of mindfulness.
Taryn Toomey
Interviews
Trusting Yourself Enough to Break 

Taryn Toomey’s “The Class” is an intense dive into physical and spiritual catharis—an exploration of self on the edge of what’s tolerable. Read More 

  • Jennifer Wolff
  • April 17, 2019
mindful manners
Audio
Mind(ful) Your Manners 

Point of View Podcast Episode 8: The essence of rudeness is not making room for others. Editor-in-Chief Barry Boyce and Editor Stephanie Domet talk about the direct line between mindfulness and manners. Read More 

  • Barry Boyce and Stephanie Domet
  • February 27, 2019
Dena Simmons
Calm
Finding Your Way Back Home 

For Dena Simmons, “mindfulness was not something that I got to do by sitting in a quiet space and meditating.” She shares her mindful journey from the streets of Bronx to the ivory towers of Yale and back. Read More 

  • Victoria Dawson
  • February 21, 2019
woman reading in garden.
Compassion
The Mindfulness of Mary Oliver 

By illuminating the wonder found in the everyday, her award-winning poems remind us to slow down and experience the present moment in all its glory. Read More 

  • Steve Flowers
  • January 22, 2019
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