Compassion

Dive into the world of compassion through mindful practices, articles, and advice. Learn to empathize better and spread kindness in your community.

Liberating Masculinity With Edward M. Adams and Ed Frauenheim—Illustration of a middle-aged white man and a Black boy sitting on a carpet reading a book.
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Liberating Masculinity With Edward M. Adams and Ed Frauenheim 

How mindfulness helps to cultivate self-awareness, courage, and vulnerability that can help men live more full, connected lives. The authors of Reinventing Masculinity: The Liberating Power of Compassion and Connection join Mindful senior editor Amber Tucker in conversation. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • September 9, 2021
Barry Boyce on Bridging our Differences—Illustration of five people holding hands with their arms in the air and facing away from the viewer. They are wearing yellow, blue, and pink colors, and in the background is blue and pink abstract art with some plants over a white background.
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Barry Boyce on Bridging our Differences 

Founding editor Barry Boyce talks with managing editor Stephanie Domet about how and why we sort ourselves into groups. How mindful awareness can help us navigate the habits and patterns that arise in our in-groups, the refreshing value of encountering other perspectives, and the beauty of encouragement. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • August 26, 2021
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Get Real About Self-Care 

Mindful editor-in-chief Heather Hurlock gets real about the challenges—and importance—of making space to give yourself what you need. Read More 

  • Heather Hurlock
  • August 23, 2021
Do You Know How You Can Change the World?—We look down on someone's hands that are cupped together holding a small globe. The top half of the background is pink and the bottom half is light blue.
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Do You Know How You Can Change the World? 

Mindful columnist Elaine Smookler reminds us that there are countless ways to bring joy, health, and healing to our planet. You might be the agent of change we’ve been waiting for. Read More 

  • Elaine Smookler
  • August 18, 2021
Side view portrait of cute African-American girl sitting on kitchen counter and enjoying healthy snack with grandmother in cozy home interior, copy space
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How to Be Mindful When It Matters Most 

Finding your flow and living authentically comes from a place of mindfulness, explains Shalini Bahl-Milne—we just need to be willing to stay with both the good and the messy aspects of our lives. Read More 

  • Shalini Bahl
  • August 13, 2021
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