Focus & Attention
Visualize Thoughts as Clouds in the Sky: 12 Minute Meditation
Gently let go of attachment to your thoughts with a technique called "cognitive defusion" from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Read More 
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Guided Meditations
A 10-Minute Meditation for Deep Relaxation and Ease
When we allow our mind to float freely, says Jenée Johnson, our body releases stress and tension, so that we can truly restore ourselves. Read More
Breathing Meditations
Slow Your Breath and Your Thoughts: 12-Minute Meditation
Paying attention to the gentle, natural flow of our breath can help us witness the chatter of the mind without judgment. Read More
Meditation Practices
A Guided Walking Meditation to Connect With Your Senses
Mindful walking can be a way to awaken our delight as we notice the sights, smells, and sounds in our surroundings. Read More
Depression & Grief
New Life, Who’s This? Rediscovering Who You Are When Everything Has Changed
Grief can take so much from us—including our identity. After a loss of any kind, mindfulness can help us develop the stability we need in order to explore what we might become next. Read More
Breathing Meditations
Let Your Practice Guide You Beyond Crisis Mode
While many of us lean on mindfulness to help us through times of inner and outer chaos, we can cultivate the greatest resilience through consistency in our practice, even when it doesn’t feel urgent. Read More
Magazine
How Present-Moment Awareness Can Make Life More Meaningful
When we practice present-moment awareness, we can savor each moment, make time feel like it’s passing slower, and get in touch with the fundamental wonder of being alive. Read More
Guided Meditations
A 12-Minute Meditation for Cultivating Compassion in Racial Awareness
Tovi Scruggs-Hussein invites us on a mindful journey of introspection and forgiveness, encouraging us to reflect on ingrained prejudices and the impact they have on our interactions and societal structures, so we can bring compassion to racial awareness. Read More
Magazine
A Steady Heart: A Cardiologist’s Advice for Lowering Stress
A calm, steady mindset doesn’t just protect against stress, it also supports our heart health, writes cardiologist Dr. Jonathan Fisher. In this first Mindful excerpt from Dr. Fisher’s new book, Just One Heart, we learn some of his recommended strategies for cultivating steadiness. Read More
Depression & Grief
Embracing Change: What Nanalan’ Teaches Us About Saying Goodbye
When Mona loses her red balloon, she also learns some mindful lessons for navigating the sadness that can come with farewells. Read More
