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Jon Bon Jovi encouraging volunteerism
Rocker opens pay-what-you-can restaurant in New Jersey to encourage volunteer work in the community.
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The Girl Scouts embrace happiness
And not just happiness, but "The Science of Happiness."
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Susan Smalley on becoming mindful in midlife
Recently Dr. Susan Smalley, professor of psychiatry and founding director of the Mindful Awareness Research Center at UCLA, shared her personal story about how, at age 47, an experience with melanoma caused "a massive reorganization of [her] world view."
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Want to be a mind fitness trainer?
The Mind Fitness Training Institute is developing a team of trainers to deliver Mindfulness-based Mind Fitness Training within the military services as well as other high-stress occupational contexts.
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Kids and Teens
Advice for Teens: Living Your Dreams
After participating in the Wisdom 2.0 Youth conference, blogger Gina Biegel reflects on the power of perseverance. There are times when fear can prevent us from following our dreams and goals. Fear or other such feelings are like monsters under our beds or in our closets and might lead…
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What would a mindful education system look like?
Two weeks ago, I participated in an inspiring meeting in New York City: Creating a Mindful Society. There was palpable energy and excitement in the air; a packed crowd of people working to make their own personal lives more mindful, but also working to bring a mindful approach to their…
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Making a business case for mindfulness
With stress-related illness draining the coffers at many organisations, and the advantage to companies of attentive, resilient staff, you might think the workplace was fertile ground for mindfulness training. But while there have indeed been some pioneering programs, meditation in most business settings has yet to really…
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Peace is a prize in itself
The 2011 Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony took place on Dec. 10th. Here's a look at past awardees/nominees who incorporated mindfulness in their life and work.
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Fighting Youth Homelessness
Taz Tagore writes about her life's work—giving homeless youth hope and a chance at happiness through mindfulness.
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