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Expert Interviews
LYSSA NOVITSKY RIBBLE 

When did you first start practicing mindfulness and why were you motivated to do so? I first became interested in mindfulness in 2002 while trekking in the Himalayas and reading a book by Thich Nhat Hanh called Being Peace.  When I returned to the States after my 16… Read More 

  • Mindful readers like you
  • January 5, 2012
An instructor and three children practice yoga in a gym. They are all standing in tree pose with hands in prayer position at their chests. The gym has a blue wall and a wooden floor, with mats laid out for each participant.
Expert Interviews
Inner-City Inner Peace 

You met mindfulness-and-youth pioneers Ali and Atman Smith at Creating a Mindful Society. Together with friend Andres Gonzalez, they've done incredible work. Read More 

  • Line Goguen-Hughes
  • March 30, 2011
A woman and a child sit cross-legged on grass in a park, surrounded by fallen leaves. They both have their eyes closed and hands resting on their knees, as if meditating. The woman wears a yellow shirt and jeans, while the child wears a black shirt and jeans.
Expert Interviews
Parenting Happily 

As parents, we experience stress at various times during the day—whether during a hectic morning routine, a hurried bedtime ritual, or a silent drive to school. But mindfulness can help in many ways, says psychologist Raelynn Maloney.  Read More 

  • Line Goguen-Hughes
  • January 19, 2011
A person with short hair is sitting cross-legged on a rocky shore, meditating with eyes closed. They are wearing a long-sleeved dark shirt and white pants. The background shows a calm blue sea and a clear sky.
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Your Brain on Meditation 

Science has proven that meditating actually restructures your brain Kelly McGonigal tells us about the latest research—and how to put it into practice. Read More 

  • Kelly McGonigal
  • December 6, 2010
Woman standing outdoors with eyes closed, practicing deep breathing—a peaceful moment inspired by the science of love.
Learn
The Science of Love 

Are there provable methods we can use to become more altruistic and compassionate? Barry Boyce reports on CCARE's growing number of scientists and researchers who are studying how to bring out the best in human nature.  Read More 

  • Barry Boyce
  • September 7, 2010
A red rocket launches upward among white paper planes on a blue background, symbolizing differentiation and success.
Magazine
Why We Need New Ways of Thinking 

The same old ways of thinking get the same old result. Barry Boyce profiles a few visionary professionals who are carving out a new way of seeing and working in the world. Read More 

  • Barry Boyce
  • August 26, 2010
Two boys sitting in a classroom.
Focus & Attention
Please Help Me Learn Who I Am 

Barry Boyce reports on how contemplation can not only improve grades and decision-making skills, but also transform our system of education. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • August 25, 2010