Calm

Discover tranquility with Mindful.org's calm category, your sanctuary for peace and serenity. Our resources are meticulously crafted to guide you into a state of deep relaxation and calmness. From soothing articles to calming practices and stress-reduction techniques, we provide a variety of content to help you reduce anxiety, quiet your mind, and embrace a more peaceful life. Whether you need a moment of respite in a busy day or strategies for long-term stress management, our calm category is here to support your journey towards lasting serenity.

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
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Mindfulness Wants You to Get Real With Yourself 

Mindfulness is not about accessing bliss—it’s about tamping down on the temptation to opt out of the unpleasant and only seek the pleasant. The result? A healthier relationship with your thoughts and your emotions, no matter what comes your way. Read More 

  • Stephany Tlalka and Patricia Rockman
  • February 15, 2019
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Meditation for Beginners 

Want to learn to meditate? In this 6-minute video from Mindful, Founding Editor Barry Boyce guides you through the basics of meditation practice. Read More 

  • Barry Boyce
  • February 14, 2019
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Calm
Can Mindfulness Make Us Less Mean to Our Mates? 

Mindfulness shows us not every breath is pleasant. Likewise, not every moment of our love life makes us swoon. Explore a simple technique to see the good in your mate when you need to curb some excessive judgyness. Read More 

  • Cheryl Fraser
  • February 11, 2019
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