Compassion
A Hospice Chaplain Shares The Secret to Contentment
Death doula and hospice chaplain Meredith Parfet reflects on what she and like-minded experts have learned from their work with the dying. Read More 
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Well-Being
Happiness Is Already Yours
Moments of joy are available to us even during difficult times, writes editor-in-chief Heather Hurlock. Happiness belongs to all of us, inherently. Read More
News
Workplace Well-Being, Navigating Parenthood, and Other Mindful News
From a mindful birthing anniversary to an educational initiative in Latin America, explore these recent stories from the world of mindfulness. Read More
Mindfulness Research
Is Your Commute Mindful?
Leave the road rage at home: Travel might get a little more relaxing thanks to these meditative tweaks. Read More
Guided Meditations
3 Guided Meditations to Open Up to Happiness
Need a moment to reconnect with what makes you happy? Look no further than these guided practices from Steve Hickman, Elaine Smookler, and Sebene Selassie. Read More
Compassion
What Happens If We Drop Our Illusions?
We’re often focused on our own “screenplay of how great things are,” writes Barry Boyce. But if we can let go of the narratives we think we need, we can see people as they are. Read More
Well-Being
What Happiness Means to Mindful Readers
We often place high value on happiness and the happiness of those around us. But what does being happy actually mean? Here’s what Mindful readers had to say about the deeper meaning of happiness. Read More
Mindfulness Research
Does Mindfulness Decrease Feelings of Guilt?
How your practice could impact making amends, a review of mindfulness-based interventions, and other new mindfulness research. Read More
Well-Being
4 Simple Ways to Bring Nature Into Your Busy Life
Three garden experts share how they connect with nature and offer some tips on how you can bring a little greenery into your life. Read More
Calm
6 Mindful Questions to Ask Yourself About Death and Dying
Facing the reality of death—whether our own or a loved one’s—can be deeply painful. Yet, many find more ease once they accept that death is a part of life. These prompts can help us ease in, lessen anxiety, and maybe even feel a little more prepared. Read More
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