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Expert Interviews
The Flighty Nature of Attention 

Meditation teacher Will Kabat-Zinn explores how meditation allows us to stumble upon something we've always wanted: a settled, stable mind in the midst of the chaos of life. We live at the mercy of our thoughts and thought patterns, he says, and as we begin to cultivate attention—which requires us to move counter to much of the mainstream direction of our society and economy—we gain a little stability. Read More 

  • Will Kabat-Zinn
  • June 8, 2017
Giselle Jones
Expert Interviews
Intimately Mindful 

Psychotherapist and social worker Giselle Jones talks about using mindfulness to help people open up. Read More 

  • Victoria Dawson
  • June 1, 2017
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Meditation Practices
Meditation on Foot 

Leave your FitBit and pump-up music at home, and try out mindful running. This fresh approach to fitness tunes you in to your mind as well as your body. The result is a whole new experience of fitness. Read More 

  • Alan Green
  • June 1, 2017
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Eating & Body Image
A Tender Heart 

Béatrice Peltre takes a moment to appreciate one of her favorite vegetables: the artichoke. Read More 

  • Béatrice Peltre
  • June 1, 2017
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Expert Interviews
How Humor Builds Empathy 

Scott Aukerman, co-founder of "Between Two Ferns," defaulted to comedy to disarm bullies early in life. He thinks humor is key to fostering empathy and genuine interactions. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • May 26, 2017
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