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Depression & Grief
Why We’re Hardwired to Armor Our Hearts 

Keeping a distance shields us from the pain we've already experienced and future wounds. But it's only when we acknowledge pain and tend to it that we're able to open up—to others and ourselves. Read More 

  • Vinny Ferraro
  • October 27, 2016
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Focus & Attention
A Basic Meditation to Train Awareness 

We can train our brains to notice our mental habits. Try this five-minute mindfulness meditation for building awareness of thoughts, nonjudgmentally. Read More 

  • Elisha Goldstein
  • October 20, 2016
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Loving-Kindness & Compassion
Can We Crowdfund Kindness? 

Brooklyn-based start-up Kindness.org wants to community-source acts of kindness—like a Kickstarter for building a kinder world. Read More 

  • Stephany Tlalka
  • October 14, 2016
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Breathing Meditations
S.T.O.P. Stress in Its Tracks 

Taking a short break to tune in to the body and mind allows us to wind down from stress, but also get curious about our triggers. Read More 

  • Elisha Goldstein
  • September 2, 2016
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