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Creativity

Mindfulness and creativity feed each other. When you quiet the mental noise, new ideas have room to surface. Explore how meditation and present-moment awareness can unlock creative flow in writing, art, music, and problem-solving.
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Creativity
The Secrets of Mindful Gardening 

Touring the San Francisco Botanical Garden with master landscaper and contemplative gardener Peter Good reveals what curiosity and attention can teach us about gardens—and gardeners. Read More 

  • Karin Evans
  • May 29, 2019
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Creativity
Finding Space for the Win-Win-Win at Work 

Priming ourselves for innovation and creativity means shifting out of autopilot so we can make choices that are good for the organization, good for the employees, and also good for the community as a whole. Read More 

  • Stephanie Domet
  • May 7, 2019
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Creativity
The Mindfulness of Mary Oliver 

By illuminating the wonder found in the everyday, her award-winning poems remind us to slow down and experience the present moment in all its glory. Read More 

  • Steve Flowers
  • January 22, 2019
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Creativity
How to Find Your Purpose 

Knowing what you’re passionate about is only part of the equation. Fostering purpose also means appreciating our interconnectedness and cultivating gratefulness. Read More 

  • Jeremy Adam Smith
  • January 3, 2019
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Creativity
Revealing Your Purpose 

From discovering ballet at age 51 to quitting an office job to become a deep-sea diver, Mindful readers share how they create a meaningful life. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • December 18, 2018
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