Loving-Kindness & Compassion
Make a Friend out of a Foe
Making a habit to be friendly—even toward people we don’t like—can render us happier and healthier. Read More 
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Inside Mindful: An Introduction
Welcome to the first post of Inside Mindful, the new blog about what we’re up to here at the Mindful Foundation. Read More
Expert Interviews
Singer-Songwriter Jewel: How to Turn Fear into Happiness
The quest for happiness in a life that felt out of control led the singer Jewel to turn inward early on. Now she’s sharing what she learned with the world. Read More
Focus & Attention
Thoughts Are Not Facts—But They Speak to the Power of Judging
We have a natural tendency to think that the thoughts we generate in our minds are our own. We need to make room to evaluate new information that seeps into our minds. Read More
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The Mindful Survey: Foot In Your Mouth?
Answers from our reader survey on embarrassment. Read More
Kids & Teens
How Social-Emotional Skills Can Fit into School Curricula
K-12 teachers offer practical—and fun!—ways that social-emotional learning can be integrated into traditional lessons. Read More
Getting Started
How To Find Time To Meditate
There is no perfect time to meditate—But you can try these 6 simple steps to find your best time to meditate and make it a habit. Read More
Getting Started
Which Style of Meditation is Best for You?
Here’s what the research says about the benefits of different kinds of meditations—Plus, three questions to ask to find the style best for you. Read More
Expert Interviews
Finding Radical Kindness in the Face of Chaos and Danger
Renowned writer, devoted grandmother, and thought-provoker Anne Lamott shares her latest fascination with an act we rarely consider but desperately need: mercy. Read More
Magazine
The ABCs of Emotions
A practical framework for becoming aware of and working with emotional intensity and transforming emotional struggle into inner wisdom. Read More
