When we get overwhelmed by vicarious trauma, we tend to shut down in order to protect ourselves. Dr. Shalini Bahl offers three essential steps to return to ourselves so that we can stay present without overwhelm or burnout. Read More 
While contemplative and mindfulness practices are often seen as solitary pursuits, Mindful founding editor Barry Boyce offers a case for why our search for peace and freedom is a group effort. Read More
Navigating life can be an intensely lonely experience—but sometimes the world is just waiting for you to invite it in. We can not only learn to host a bigger, more connected community, but we can also embrace deeper confidence and self-compassion—through extending a friendly invitation. Read More
Explore a collection of meditations to help you appreciate moments of beauty and connection. Read More
Jealousy becomes problematic when it arises in imagined scenarios, which can cause us to make three major “cognitive mistakes” that lead us to misinterpret the truth. Read More
In this practice, mindful teacher Rose Felix Cratsley invites kids and caregivers to explore henna as an art form and as a gentle mindfulness activity that nurtures stillness, creativity, and cultural appreciation. Read More
When connecting with others feels difficult, making crafts can offer a universal language that welcomes everyone and forges new bonds while exploring our creative side. Read More
We all feel lonely sometimes, and we all need connection and community. In this excerpt from her new book, Matters of the Heart, Dr. Thema Bryant guides us to become more self-aware and let go of self-sabotaging habits that damage relationships. Read More
