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Creativity
Liberating the Tortured Writer 

Writing can involve lots of hope — and, disappointment. But, says Ben Craib, mindfulness offers relief and perspective. Read More 

  • Line Goguen-Hughes
  • December 15, 2011
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Gratitude
Small town fueled and fed by kindness 

The town of Todmorden, in West Yorkshire (U.K.), is starting a "gentle revolution." In growing its own food (with an eye to becoming self-sufficient by 2018) it's taking its citizens' welfare to heart. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • December 14, 2011
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Expert Interviews
The equation for less anxiety 

In his new book, Chip Conley invites you to use "emotional equations" when dealing with strong emotions—like anxiety, with its challenging domino effect. Read More 

  • Line Goguen-Hughes
  • December 12, 2011
Magazine
Too Small 

A while back, I was guiding a mindful leadership session with a group of experienced leader-meditators. It was late afternoon, the ending of a work day, and we slowly moved from sitting practice to mindful yoga and then to a reflection on the following line written by David Whyte:… Read More 

  • Janice Marturano
  • December 7, 2011
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Loving-Kindness & Compassion
Getting Uncrossed 

Nowadays, when I feel my body tightening, I also practice softening, opening up, and breathing into the areas of physical tension, as well as having a sense of offering whatever loving-kindness I can muster to myself and others. Read More 

  • Ed Halliwell
  • December 2, 2011
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