Mothers often have to let go of the person they were before—a rocky road that can lead to grief, anger, and pain. Yet, with surrender and self-compassion you can navigate the difficult emotions and discover the mother you’re becoming. Read More 
When we experience emotional intensity, it’s important to give ourselves grace, rest, and time to heal. Shalini Bahl offers three practical steps along with a meditation to help us all process post-election emotions. Read More
Learning what type of depression you have is the key to successful treatment. Experts advise on when mindfulness can (and can't) help treat depression. Read More
Grief can take so much from us—including our identity. After a loss of any kind, mindfulness can help us develop the stability we need in order to explore what we might become next. Read More
MBSR teacher John Taylor offers a five-step meditation for finding a greater sense of peace and freedom after trauma. Read More
This week, Elaine Smookler invites us into a practice that gently supports us in honoring and processing our feelings during these tender times. Read More
When Mona loses her red balloon, she also learns some mindful lessons for navigating the sadness that can come with farewells. Read More
When someone you love is dying, there could be a secret moment, when things are really bad, when you hear yourself silently whisper the unimaginable thought: Please die soon. Say what??? It is with a brave heart, writes Elaine Smookler, that we look at this whole journey of death and make peace with the wild currents that threaten to pull us under. Read More
Once all the hubbub dies down…now what? Mindfulness can help us be with our grief, and ourselves, with self-compassion. Read More
Deathiversaries, birthdays, holidays and other notable dates can feel like menacing beasts, waiting to jump out of the bushes and snatch away any hope of well-being. How can you face those terribly-timed memories that remind you of what once was? Read More
