Optimism can seem like a dead end or even a harmful delusion. But it’s not about slapping a filter over bleak reality; it’s about allowing yourself to see life’s full range of colors.
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Our use of personal technologies may bring up health concerns. But tech isn’t inherently good or bad—it’s often the unconscious choices we make that get us into trouble.
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Answers from our reader survey on the mind–body connection.
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Answers from our reader survey on meditation.
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Alexander deVaron teaches music theory and composition at Temple University’s Boyer College of Music and Dance in Philadelphia.
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A firm intention and a personal touch make for a meditation spot you’ll want to visit often.
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Habits help us to survive. But they can also cause us to crave what’s unhealthy.
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Irene Au is a digital designer who has spent more than two decades bringing empathy to the internet.
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Some of us recoil from arguments, while others jump in with relish. Either way, employing insight and care means all involved can be victorious.
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In the Native American tradition, stories are medicine. "In a mindfulness setting, storytelling helps people connect with their intuition," says Renda Dionne, clinical psychologist and mindfulness curriculum developer.
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