Loving-Kindness & Compassion
A Meditation on Violence
In the aftermath of so many mass shootings, there are practical political and social things we can do. But what do we do with what's going on in our hearts? Read More 
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How Meditation Reduces Pain
According to a new study, people who practice mindfulness meditation are able to access different brain regions to reduce pain. Read More
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5 Research-Based Ways to Say No During the Holidays
It's easy to feel overtaxed at the end of the year. Christine Carter explains how to set some boundaries (nicely). Read More
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5 Tips to Support the Caregiver in Your Life
Tips and a few resources to support the caregiver in your life. Read More
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“My Love Life is My Hobby”
Making a deep connection isn’t so different from falling in love with your favorite pottery class. Read More
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NBA’s Winningest Team Guided by Mindfulness and Joy
Meditation may soon be old hat in the NBA. Read More
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Meditation’s Evangelists—and its Skeptics—Need to Lay Off the Preaching
There is not much value to preaching about meditation. By the same token, there’s also not much value to preaching about anti-meditation. Read More
Gratitude
Thanksgiving Family Stress: Giving Thanks, Not Giving In
At family dinners, judgement is often on the menu for every course, giving us the opportunity to increase our awareness and notice habitual tendencies to run, attack, or freeze. Read More
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How Mindfulness Impacts Well-being
We've all heard about the benefits of mindfulness. But what are the psychological and cognitive mechanisms that lead to well-being? Read More
Eating & Body Image
Nine Ways to Make Thanksgiving More Mindful
Holidays can be stressful. With a little mindfulness, we can direct our energy toward the good amidst the chaos. Here's how. Read More
