Difficult Emotions

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Depression & Grief
How to Mend a Broken Heart 

When love falls apart, embracing your life as it is—agony, misfortune, and all—can help you heal. Try this three-step mindfulness practice to help you find stability and a little bit of ease. Read More 

  • Elaine Smookler
  • July 16, 2020
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Magazine
How We Can Thrive Within Discomfort 

Instead of turning away from what feels difficult or painful, mindfulness teaches us that we can learn much from leaning in to any discomfort we're feeling. Read More 

  • Kelly Barron
  • July 9, 2020
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Depression & Grief
Making Friends with Difficult Emotions 

Cultivating a clear awareness of our inner world during moments of strong emotion is a powerful, portable way to step back from the activation, find our calm, and discover a right way forward. Read More 

  • David Rome
  • June 10, 2020
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Loving-Kindness & Compassion
The Power of Forgiveness During Shelter in Place 

More time at home may be an opportunity to connect with loved ones—or it could bring up emotional wounds that have yet to be healed. Here are three mindful practices to forgive ourselves and others. Read More 

  • Carley Hauck
  • May 20, 2020
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