Loving-Kindness & Compassion
How to Be Kind When Confronted with Cruelty
Kindness is a force of imagination—a whole-hearted, courageous, genuine awareness that we are all connected. Read More 
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Gratitude
Sparking Joy: A Mindfulness Practice for Every Day
Joy is a capacity we all have that can be trained and developed—It is a primary component of psychological well-being, encompassing moments of appreciation, enduring contentment, and a sense of confidence and gratitude. Read More
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The Mindfulness Skill That Is Crucial for Stress
A study suggests that practicing acceptance helps reduce our stress more than simple mindful awareness. Read More
Expert Interviews
The Beauty of Everyday Miracles
Chris Willard shares his journey from being homeless to teaching awareness at Harvard Medical School. Read More
Loving-Kindness & Compassion
Finding Space to Love, Trust and Rest
Meditation teacher Frank Ostaseski reflects on the relationship between recovery and mindfulness following a stroke. Read More
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Seven Ways to Slow Down
When you feel stressed out, overworked, and frazzled, it’s often a case of taking on too much, too fast. Here’s how to slow down and simplify. Read More
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Mixing Meditation and Magic Mushrooms?
New research has found that the chemical in magic mushrooms combined with meditation can improve social functioning. Read More
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Train Your Brain to Build Resilience
Getting back up when you stumble may seem easier for some than it does for others. The good news is, resilience is a like a muscle—here’s how you can strengthen yours over time. Read More
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Encouraging Meaningful Conversations about Race and Trauma
As the program innovation leader in mindfulness, trauma, and racial equity at the San Francisco Department of Public Health, Jenée Johnson is developing a new way to talk about trauma, race and bias. Read More
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What Resilience Means to You: Stories from Our Community
When our inner resilience takes root, it allows us to empower ourselves, strengthen our communities, and lead more meaningful lives. Here’s what Mindful readers had to say about the role that resilience plays for them. Read More
