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How UK Politicians Are Learning to Disagree—More Agreeably - Illustration of two politicians at podiums debating
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How UK Politicians Are Learning to Disagree—More Agreeably 

In the often heated, sometimes chaotic halls of the UK Parliament, scholars, thinkers, politicians, and policy-makers have been weaving in threads of mindfulness. The result: not a change in ideologies but a shift toward more positive and productive relationships across parties. Read More 

  • Caren Osten Gerszberg
  • March 9, 2023
The Science of Wanting: Meditation and Dopamine
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The Science of Wanting: How We Unhook from Dopamine 

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter in the brain that helps motivate us to fulfill our basic needs, but in our modern age of plenty, it can also lead to overindulgence and addiction. So how can we find balance and contentment in an age of instant gratification? Read More 

  • Katherine Ellison
  • September 22, 2022
Compassion
Why You Should Invite Your Inner Demons to Tea 

When it feels like a storm is brewing inside you—a potent mix of anxiety, jealousy, anger, and other difficult emotions—you might be inclined to turn away. But that rarely makes them dissipate, so you might as well invite them in and get to know them better. Read More 

  • Elaine Smookler
  • August 16, 2022
What Happens If We Drop Our Illusions?
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What Happens If We Drop Our Illusions? 

We’re often focused on our own “screenplay of how great things are,” writes Barry Boyce. But if we can let go of the narratives we think we need, we can see people as they are. Read More 

  • Barry Boyce
  • June 14, 2022
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