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Focus & Attention
Can You Believe It? 

In piecing together a coherent world, it’s easy to succumb to fear and reach sketchy conclusions. Science and meditation are great ways to counteract that. Read More 

  • Mark Bertin
  • December 1, 2017
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Magazine
Belonging Is Believing 

What we humans believe has always been shaped by the group we identify with. In the age of filter bubbles, the habit of looking to our tribe for all the answers may be escalating. Read More 

  • Sharon Begley
  • October 2, 2017
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Loving-Kindness & Compassion
Nice Guys Finish First 

Putting kindness and empathy first makes us happier, healthier, and even more successful. Compassion, it seems, isn’t just a nice idea. It’s downright good for us. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • October 1, 2017
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Expert Interviews
When One Door Closes 

Nightclub doorman Carlos Alberto on his journey to becoming a meditation instructor. Read More 

  • Victoria Dawson
  • October 1, 2017
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Magazine
The Mindful FAQ: Can Mindfulness Do More Harm Than Help? 

If you feel that a particularly challenging feeling or memory is growing too big or intense to bear, the most mindful thing you can do is to choose intentionally to disengage, says clinical psychologist and mindfulness teacher Steve Hickman. Read More 

  • Steven Hickman
  • September 26, 2017
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