Expert Interviews
How to Show Up Intentionally and Lovingly in Difficult Situations
Shalini Bahl-Milne shares three mindful steps that empower us to be present and act with integrity and joyfulness. Read More 
Relationships
Every relationship you have - romantic, family, friendships, colleagues - is shaped by how present you are in it. Learn how mindfulness practices can improve communication, deepen connection, and help you navigate conflict.
Magazine
What Does Connection Mean to You?
Mindful readers share how they connect with themselves and their communities. Read More
Magazine
3 Decks of Cards Designed to Bring People Together
These card games have been mindfully reimagined to be more inclusive, relational, and healing. Read More
Expert Interviews
Why Our Brains Love Gossip
Dacher Keltner, director of the Berkeley Social Interaction Lab, explains how gossip can be a social practice that works for the greater good. Read More
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Is Mindfulness Helpful for Romantic Relationships?
The latest new research on mindfulness for concussions, mental health challenges, and more. Read More
Depression & Grief
Why Part of Caregiving Is Listening
Caring for someone requires more than good intentions. Founding editor Barry Boyce shares what he learned about being present and truly listening from the time he spent with his aging mother. Read More
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What We Wear is a Reflection of How We Want to be Seen
How the clothes we wear can affect our relationships, behavior, and identity—and why it’s different for almost everyone. Read More
Mindfulness For
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. Read More
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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. Read More
Mindfulness For
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. Read More
