Expert Interviews
Happiness and Deep Conversations
You can enhance the quality of your life by philosophizing with others, says Tom Morris. Read More 
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Getting Started
Waking Up to Mindfulness
Ten years ago last March, I decided to seek help for my mind. It was near the beginning of a third (and most crippling) episode of anxiety and depression, and I realized that whatever the outer circumstances behind my despair, the resolution had to come from within. Swamped by distressing… Read More
Kids & Teens
Under the Sea
I recently went to Hawaii for the first time, and a friend suggested we go snorkeling to experience the beautiful tropical fish firsthand. I try to be open-minded about checking out new things and I enjoy seeing with fresh eyes, so even though I had learned to swim only a… Read More
Expert Interviews
ELIZABETH MARSHALL
Location: Madison, WI… Read More
Mindfulness For
What is Mindful Leadership?
A mindful leader embodies leadership presence by cultivating focus, clarity, creativity, and compassion in the services of others. Read More
Magazine
There are no tigers in a blackboard jungle
Inadvertently, No Child Left Behind has resulted in teachers more stressed-out than ever. This is where practicing mindful awareness can make all the difference. The classroom is a set-up for the stress response. I’m trying to get through this lesson so my kids will do well on the standardized… Read More
Expert Interviews
Bryan Welch
On any given day, Bryan Welch can be found spending his early morning hours tending to his cattle on his farm near Lawrence, Kan., his lunchtime polishing an essay for Utne Reader at his Topeka office, and his evening at a Hollywood cocktail reception for the launch of a… Read More
Gratitude
A Day for Dads
Whatever your plans for Father's Day, appreciation, memories, forgiveness, reflection, and simple kindness can all play a part. Read More
Getting Started
Be Mindful Anytime, Anywhere—Like Now
You don't have to meditate to be mindful, says Toni Bernhard. In fact, you can try it right now! Read More
Kids & Teens
Helping families with special needs kids
Parents of children with special needs will be able to take part in free services for the entire month of June at The Mindfulness Center in Bethesda, Maryland. Read More
