Compassion
What Does It Mean to be Authentic?
How each of us lives authentically is as unique as our fingerprints. Here’s what it means for Mindful readers.
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Compassion
Dive into the world of compassion through mindful practices, articles, and advice. Learn to empathize better and spread kindness in your community.
Audio
A 20-Minute Meditation for Exploring Interconnectedness
Ghylian Bell takes us through a guided meditation that reminds us that we are connected to ourselves and those around us during these challenging times.
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Calm
6 Questions to Spark Intimacy in Your Relationships
Next time you’re tempted to scroll through your phone instead of catching up with your partner after work, try one of these reflective queries—they just might spark a thoughtful conversation and, at the same time, bring you closer together.
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Compassion
The Wisdom of Loving Your Enemy
We tend to hold on to beliefs, stories, and biases against others that end up hurting us, too. Here’s how we can loosen our grip.
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Compassion
How to Practice Listening Without Getting Defensive
Taking the time to listen to how another person feels—without immediately and sometimes impulsively reacting—creates the space for both parties to feel heard. Try this exercise to strengthen your active listening skills.
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Calm
True Freedom: Caring Deeply Without Striving
When we awaken our fearless heart and honor our desire to be in communion with others—valuing connection over control—joy emerges of its own accord.
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Audio
A 10-Minute Gratitude Practice to Notice, Shift, and Rewire Your Brain
When things don’t go according to plan, it’s easy to spot all the ways things have gone wrong. This gratitude practice is designed to change that.
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Anxiety
How I Stopped Terrorizing Myself
Mindful’s managing editor Stephanie Domet explores how choosing self-compassion in the face of things that go bump in the night, made for kinder days and easier nights.
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Calm
Turning Grief into Random Acts of Kindness
After the loss of their son Thomas, Kristin Fitzgerald-Zita and her partner asked friends and family to do something kind in his honor. Today, this call for kindness has spread all over the world and continues to write Thomas’ story.
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Compassion
Want to Really Help Others at Work? Talk About Your Failures
By being real with someone, it’s possible to create space for a different type of connection. Ryan Vaughn offers insight on why it’s important to foster authentic relationships in the workplace.
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