Compassion
Empathy Fatigue is All Too Real
Feeling empathy for others’ pain is innately human, but it can be stretched too thin. Here’s why we get numbed to horrific events—and how to preserve our tenderness and our desire to help. Read More 
Departments
Mindfulness Research
How Mindfulness Serves Parents of Autistic Children
And more of the latest research on mindfulness meditation. Read More
Compassion
Taking A Seat at the AntiRacist Table
And more news from the world of mindfulness. Read More
Focus
How Mindfulness Can Boost Your Exercise Habits
Mindfulness teacher Cara Bradley offers practical advice on how mindfulness can help with adding movement to your day. Read More
Calm
What Pops Into Your Mind When You’re Meditating?
Like it or not, having thoughts is part of meditating. Mindful readers share what’s top of mind. Read More
Calm
New Meditation Apps to Download Right Now
Check out three mindfulness apps that caught our attention. Read More
Kids and Teens
Teaching Mindfulness to Children and Teens
Mindfulness is increasingly taking its place alongside math and social studies. Here’s the latest on programs that are teaching mindfulness to children and teenagers. Read More
Calm
What Clowns Can Teach Us About Building Resilience
When things are at their worst, mindfulness teacher Elaine Smookler suggests turning to the rules of clowning to face difficult emotions. Read More
Compassion
Be Kind to Yourself
Mindful’s editor-in-chief Heather Hurlock offers a gentle reminder to celebrate our connection, our diversity, and our essential humanity. Read More
Calm
3 Simple Ways to Pay Attention
Practicing meditation doesn’t involve a whole new set of tools. It works so well, Sharon Salzberg says, because it enhances life skills we already have. Read More
