Kids and Teens
The “About To” Moment: Teaching and Modeling Response vs. Reaction
Children learn largely by example. Susan Kaiser Greenland explains how the "about to" moment can foster awareness and compassion.
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Well-Being
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Calm
Is There a Time and Place for “Suck It Up”?
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.
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Discover
What Are the 8 “Rules” of Meditation?
New to meditating? Here are eight simple rules of meditation to get you started—plus a final “rule” that might be the most important one of all.
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Self-Care
Self-Care Is an Act of Resistance
Grass-roots meditation activist Shelly Tygielski offers 3 ways to practice self-care so we can recharge, refresh, and rewire for action.
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Resilience
Bring Back Your Spark
How do you let your inner light shine, even when things get tough? It begins with a spirit of curiosity, writes beloved mindfulness teacher Elaine Smooker.
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Focus
How Leaders Build Trust at Work Through Authenticity
It’s no surprise that successful companies are built on trusting relationships. In this excerpt, Carley Hauck, author of Shine: Ignite Your Inner Game to Lead Consciously at Work and In the World, explores how we harness authenticity to fuel the process of building trust.
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Focus
The Benefits of Meditating With Others
We’re accustomed to thinking of meditation as a solitary activity, but meditating in community also offers a host of benefits.
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Anxiety
Building a Way Forward By Knowing Our Past
Explore three tools that can help us gain appreciation for the past and develop awareness for the future.
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