One of the core principles of mindfulness is learning the practice of not reacting to everything that's going on inside and around us. But where do we begin? Read More 
The rise of “mental fitness” and optimization-focused tools is reframing mindfulness as performance rather than awareness. But is that really an issue? Read More
Our brains are prediction machines trying to keep us safe. But over time, we can wind up habitually choosing the relative safety of assumption over the risk of uncertainty. Mindful contributor Cathering Swett examines how we can work more skillfully with what she calls the predictive shadow, so we can keep the awareness without sacrificing vital connection. Read More
If you’ve been struggling to make a new health habit stick—the solution might be easier (and shorter) than you think. Read More
While fidget toys and other attention-focusing gadgets are now a multi-billion-dollar industry, they are also part of a long mindfulness tradition. Author and educator Alex Tzelnic explores the history and science behind using intentional, focused activity to direct attention and calm the mind. Read More
As mindfulness practices have gained popularity, a subtle shift has occurred around how we view these techniques and what we expect of them. Writer Angela Stubbs examines what she calls "the wellness trap" and asks: Have we lost sight of the original intent of mindfulness? And do we miss out on the true potency of this practice when we start to demand too much of it? Read More
Mindfulness teacher and hypnotherapist Juliana Sloane shares her journey with an unexpected complex medical condition—and what shifted when she had to lean even more deeply into the very skills she offers her clients. Read More
Professor and author Dr. Jeremy David Engels explains how the foundational tenets of mindfulness practice hold the key to healing and strengthening our fractured and fragile democracy. Read More
