Exploring difficult emotions and experiences may be the key to loosening their hold over us. Gentle awareness of our inner world allows us to transform shame in this practice from Patricia Rockman, MD. Read More 
Research suggests that when we turn towards pain and discomfort, we can experience less of it. Plus, Ed Halliwell offers a guided meditation for being mindful when things get tough. Read More
The old tough-love advice to “suck it up” can sound like the opposite of mindfulness—but is it? Gina Rollo White explains how this approach can connect to emotional regulation, preparing us for life’s most stressful moments. Read More
Author and meditation teacher Kimberly Brown explores what wise engagement looks like, offering compassionate advice on how to avoid falling into despair, practice non-hatred even for difficult people, and use your actions to benefit the world. Read More
In this guided meditation, longtime meditation teacher and pain expert Vidyamala Burch offers a tender practice to help us be with our whole selves with openness and kindness, even when we are experiencing pain. 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
In this guided practice, Brenda K. Mitchell offers an invitation to anyone who might be struggling to see a way forward through grief. Read More
This guided meditation is a simple practice to help us navigate the ups and downs of everyday life challenges with a kind and open heart. Read More
Grief often hits the hardest during holidays and special events. Although the pain is unavoidable, we can support ourselves by making space for it, finding connection, and being kind to ourselves. Read More
Writer Sharon Ross shares how paying attention to her hopes and daydreams helped her leave her toxic marriage and build a more fulfilling and joyful life. Read More
