When did you first start practicing mindfulness and why were you motivated to do so? Years ago, my husband had been layed off. We were experiencing financial difficulties. I had also been newly diagnosed with a chronic illness. My physician referred me to the Stress Reduction Clinic…
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Marguerite Manteau-Rao writes about the benefits of "mindfulness by proxy."
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From costumes to candy, here are some hints for having a more mindful All Hallows' Eve.
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At this year's Wisdom 2.0 conference in Silicon Valley, respected teachers Jon Kabat-Zinn and Eckhart Tolle will be joined by technology leaders including the founders of Facebook, Paypal, and Zynga.
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Watch free videos from the groundbreaking conference—now online indefinitely!
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You're hungry, but what are you really hungry for? Sasha Loring on opening your heart, offering your attachments, and being mindful of when you're satisfied.
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It’s estimated (conservatively) that one in ten children in the United States would qualify for a diagnosis of Attention Hyperactivty Disorder. We live in an age of "continuous partial attention," where the constant pressure to react to a flood of stimuli goes beyond the reasonable capacities of our brains.
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As May Day Occupy protesters attempt to breathe fresh life into the movement against economic injustice, here are Mark and Susan Szpakowski's lessons for mindful democracy.
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Part of the decision to become a parent involves responsibly weighing whether the world is a place you want to bring children into. I’m generally an optimist, and I’ve always believed, to put it simply, that there is more good in the world than bad. That’s what my husband and…
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Location: Decatur, GA When did you first start practicing mindfulness and why were you motivated to do so? I began practicing mindfulness about 12 years ago, as my wife and I prepared to have our first child. I realized I had lived a lot…
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