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How Mindful Readers Chill Out
Taking some time to rest and release tension isn’t lazy; it’s an act of self-compassion and wisdom. Here’s what Mindful readers had to say about the role of relaxation in their life. Read More 
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Compassion
Four Ways to Foster Gratitude in Children
Children who learn to practice gratitude are happier and more optimistic in the long run. Try this four-step practice to foster gratitude with your child. Read More
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What Your Teen is Really Saying When They’re Angry
Here are four ways to respond to your teen's anger—and a mindfulness practice to encourage smoother communication. Read More
Compassion
What the Brains of Selfless People Teach Us About Empathy
Why do some people put their lives at risk for the sake of strangers? Research is revealing the limits of empathy and uncovering the traits that lead to extreme altruism. Read More
Audio
How Mindfulness Can Help us Talk About the Things That Divide Us
Mindful editor-in-chief Barry Boyce talks with writer and editor Stephanie Domet about how mindfulness helps us deepen our caring not only for ourselves, but also for others, no matter how different from us they may seem. And, we meet the Mindful Vulgarian, and talk a little about MOMing, also known as Mouthing off Mindfully. Read More
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Can Mindfulness Save Democracy?
Politics have a way of sparking anger within us. By introducing a little mindfulness, we begin to create the space we need to shift out of old patterns. Read More
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The Science of Chronic Stress, Inflammation, and Mindfulness
Physical and psychological stress can ignite the slow burn of inflammation deep within the body fueling chronic disease. Mindfulness may help us put out that flame. Read More
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Find Happiness by Embracing All of Your Emotions
The pursuit of happiness can hinder certain aspects of well-being—like building resilience when we experience setbacks. Read More
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A Loving-Kindness Practice to Foster Acceptance
We spend a lot of our time and energy wishing our lives were different or "better." Loving-kindness helps us accept ourselves exactly as we are. Read More
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The Six Rules of Conscious Emailing
Emails can be a minefield for miscommunication. By slowing down before you press send, you can email more thoughtfully. Read More
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