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The Science of Wanting: Meditation and Dopamine
Focus

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?
Compassion

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
Is Your Commute Mindful?
Mindfulness Research

Is Your Commute Mindful? 

Leave the road rage at home: Travel might get a little more relaxing thanks to these meditative tweaks. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • June 14, 2022
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Calm

Coming Undone But Not Unmade 

Accepting the finitude of our lives can grind our plans to a halt and make every single moment more precious, writes Kate Bowler, especially when it’s impossible to know how many moments we have left. Read More 

  • Kate Bowler
  • May 27, 2022
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