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.
Jon Kabat-Zinn
Anxiety
No Blueprint, Just Love 

When he started MBSR, Jon Kabat-Zinn didn't have a detailed plan—just passion and an inkling that lots of good would come of it. Read More 

  • Barry Boyce
  • February 5, 2016
Calm
The Victory Of Being Lost In Thought 

ABC News Anchor Dan Harris and meditation teacher Joseph Goldstein explore how to re-frame that moment when you catch your mind wandering and why that moment is the most important part of mindfulness practice. Read More 

  • Heather Hurlock
  • February 3, 2016
Calm
Simply Being Awake to What Is 

How the clear and kind words of Stephen Levine helped one journalist stop admonishing himself and helped him sit with his inner rumble and panic. Read More 

  • Dan Olmsted
  • February 2, 2016
man and woman embracing in crowd of people
Calm
Fear Less, Love More 

Evolution has primed us to seek solid ground, certainty. That’s why we’re so quick to label others. Is mindfulness the way to uncover and counteract unconscious bias? Read More 

  • Karin Evans
  • January 27, 2016
George Mumford and student
Calm
Read and Win 

Here’s George Mumford’s list of must-read books on peak performance. Read More 

  • Hugh Delehanty
  • January 26, 2016
student watches while hospice resident rests. a matter of death and life
Compassion
A Matter of Death and Life 

High school seniors at The Harley School in Rochester, New York, have the option of taking a class called “hospice.” Most who sign up for it don’t know what they’re in for, but none of them forget the experience when it’s over. Read More 

  • Jennifer Campbell
  • January 21, 2016
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