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Magazine
Too Small 

A while back, I was guiding a mindful leadership session with a group of experienced leader-meditators. It was late afternoon, the ending of a work day, and we slowly moved from sitting practice to mindful yoga and then to a reflection on the following line written by David Whyte:… Read More 

  • Janice Marturano
  • December 7, 2011
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Meditators make more rational, less emotional business decisions 

Imagine that you and a stranger are participating in a psychology study. The experimenter gives the stranger $20. “Divide this money between you and your partner,” the experimenter tells the stranger. “You can keep any amount for yourself, and give any amount to your partner. But your partner gets to… Read More 

  • Kelly McGonigal
  • November 15, 2011
Expert Interviews
CYNTHIA A. TABERNER 

When did you first start practicing mindfulness and why were you motivated to do so? Years ago, my husband had been layed off. We were experiencing financial difficulties. I had also been newly diagnosed with a chronic illness. My physician referred me to the Stress Reduction Clinic at UMass Hospital… Read More 

  • Mindful readers like you
  • November 1, 2011
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Eating & Body Image
Taming the Wanting Mind 

You're hungry, but what are you really hungry for? Sasha Loring on opening your heart, offering your attachments, and being mindful of when you're satisfied. Read More 

  • Line Goguen-Hughes
  • October 25, 2011
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Kids & Teens
Hallowe’en with “Mindful Angels”? 

As more and more people find value in the approach to life that mindfulness practice and its values offer us, will we start to see mindful Halloween costumes? Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • October 25, 2011