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A man in a suit walks on a tightrope high above a city skyline, balancing with arms outstretched. The background features numerous tall buildings under a cloudy sky.
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The Illusion of Control 

With today’s 24/7 demands, our attention is fractured and we’re forced to focus on what’s urgent, not what's important. But it doesn’t have to be that way, says Janice Marturano. Read More 

  • Line Goguen-Hughes
  • March 22, 2011
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Welcome to Wedgwood 

Charles Johnson's new neighbor had hardly settled in when all hell broke loose—or so it seemed. Read More 

  • Line Goguen-Hughes
  • March 18, 2011
A man and a woman, both in period attire, stand together. The man wears a bowler hat, dark gloves, and a beige overcoat, holding a paper. The woman has a wide-brimmed hat and fur-collared coat. Festive decorations hang in the background.
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Speaking Without Stammering 

The Oscar-winning movie, The King's Speech, focused the world's attention on coping with stuttering. Here,  Dr. Ian Ellis-Jones explains how mindfulness can help manage the speech disorder. Read More 

  • Ian Ellis-Jones
  • March 18, 2011
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Compassion in the Rainforest 

When Ira Rifkin traveled to the jungles of Ecuador years ago, he discovered that though he was far from home, he had come closer to experiencing an authentic human connection. Read More 

  • Line Goguen-Hughes
  • March 16, 2011
Barbed wire and fencing atop a stone wall, symbolizing serving a sentence under a clear blue sky.
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Serving a Sentence, yet Renewing Life 

"This essay began as a letter to my wife. She suggested I share it with others, and so I am sending it to you in hopes it can be of use."- In Peace, Mario Easevoli Read More 

  • Line Goguen-Hughes
  • March 4, 2011
A swimmer in a dark swimsuit and goggles is seen underwater, performing a streamlined dive with arms extended forward. Bubbles can be seen around her as she moves through the clear blue water.
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Mindful Swimming 

Jump into the pool with Tonya Nascimento. Experience the rhythm of your stroke, the comfort of the water holding you up, the rush of the water past your ears, the craziness of hundreds of people swimming in circles and spaced just so. Competitive swimmers, like all athletes, can benefit from practicing in the moment. Read More 

  • Line Goguen-Hughes
  • March 4, 2011
A smiling healthcare worker in a white uniform assists an elderly man seated in a wheelchair. They are engaged in a warm, friendly interaction, with the elderly man looking up at the healthcare worker who is holding a spoon and smiling at him.
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Mindfulness in Medical Settings: Retreat 

In March, professionals and volunteers who work in health care are invited to gather at the Garrison Institute in New York to learn contemplative practices to help support their life and work. Read More 

  • Line Goguen-Hughes
  • February 25, 2011
A rustic lantern sits on a windowsill, peering through dirty windows segmented into six panes. Outside, a white house with a brown roof is visible amid greenery, hinting at a quaint countryside setting.
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Dirty Windows 

Wouldn't it be easier to "see" life as it truly is if our windows would just stay clean? Brenda Miller ponders the partly-shaded view—the good and the bad. Read More 

  • Line Goguen-Hughes
  • February 22, 2011
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