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Expert Interviews
Susan Smalley on becoming mindful in midlife 

Recently Dr. Susan Smalley, professor of psychiatry and founding director of the Mindful Awareness Research Center at UCLA, shared her personal story about how, at age 47, an experience with melanoma caused "a massive reorganization of [her] world view."  Read More 

  • Line Goguen-Hughes
  • October 18, 2011
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Expert Interviews
Mic Check 

Matthew Remski on how the Occupy movement creates empathy through communication. Read More 

  • Line Goguen-Hughes
  • October 17, 2011
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Kids & Teens
Advice for Teens: Living Your Dreams 

After participating in the Wisdom 2.0 Youth conference, blogger Gina Biegel reflects on the power of perseverance. There are times when fear can prevent us from following our dreams and goals.  Fear or other such feelings are like monsters under our beds or in our closets and might lead… Read More 

  • Gina Biegel
  • October 14, 2011
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Getting Started
What would a mindful education system look like? 

Two weeks ago, I participated in an inspiring meeting in New York City: Creating a Mindful Society. There was palpable energy and excitement in the air; a packed crowd of people working to make their own personal lives more mindful, but also working to bring a mindful approach to their… Read More 

  • Tish Jennings
  • October 14, 2011
Mindfulness For
Making a business case for mindfulness 

With stress-related illness draining the coffers at many organisations, and the advantage to companies of attentive, resilient staff, you might think the workplace was fertile ground for mindfulness training. But while there have indeed been some pioneering programs, meditation in most business settings has yet to really take off, especially… Read More 

  • Ed Halliwell
  • October 11, 2011
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Magazine
Peace is a prize in itself 

The 2011 Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony took place on Dec. 10th. Here's a look at past awardees/nominees who incorporated mindfulness in their life and work.  Read More 

  • Line Goguen-Hughes
  • October 3, 2011
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Expert Interviews
Fighting Youth Homelessness 

Taz Tagore writes about her life's work—giving homeless youth hope and a chance at happiness through mindfulness. Read More 

  • Line Goguen-Hughes
  • September 26, 2011
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Books & Reviews
Creating a Mindful Library 

A sampling of essential books—both new and classic—specifically for those interested in living mindfully. Read More 

  • Line Goguen-Hughes
  • September 22, 2011
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