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How Compassion Changes Our World, According to Science 

Offering compassion to ourselves and others is essential for promoting real change for the better. Caren Osten Gerszberg reports on scientific studies of compassion, showing how this innately human quality benefits our health, our communities, and our fractured world. Read More 

  • Caren Osten Gerszberg
  • November 28, 2024
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Radical Love for Troubled Times 

What does it mean to practice radical love in a turbulent world? How do we safeguard our well-being and also relate to others open-heartedly? Sharon Salzberg shares practical wisdom from her most recent book, Real Life. Read More 

  • Sharon Salzberg
  • November 28, 2024
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5 Simple Mindfulness Practices for Daily Life 

Your day-to-day activities offer ample opportunities to call up mindfulness in any moment. These simple practices will breathe space into your daily routines. Read More 

  • Parneet Pal, Carley Hauck, Elisha Goldstein, Kyra Bobinet, and Cara Bradley
  • October 14, 2024
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You Can Change Your Life by Loving Yourself 

Learning to take care of your heart, to accept the pain that comes with seeing the people you love suffer, and to be okay with suffering yourself, is the true work of self-love—and it begins with the breath. Read More 

  • Ali Smith, Atman Smith, and Andres Gonzalez
  • June 10, 2024
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The Mindful Art of Foraging 

Chelsea Fuss explores how the art of gathering wildflowers lets us embrace openness, presence, and imagination, all while feeling more at home in our corner of the world. Read More 

  • Chelsea Fuss
  • August 17, 2023
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