Dopamine is a neurotransmitter in the brain that helps motivate us to fulfill our basic needs, but in our modern age of plenty, it can also lead to overindulgence and addiction. So how can we find balance and contentment in an age of instant gratification?
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For Jane Anne Staw, the war in Ukraine increased the anxiety she was already feeling, with climate change, mass shootings, political upheaval and COVID. A reminder about the power of loving-kindness meditation helped her find her footing—and her connection with the world at large.
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For many people, especially those with ADHD, it can feel like anxiety and self-criticism are constantly tagging along for the ride. Here’s how you can cultivate kindness toward yourself and your restless brain.
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When teaching and practicing authentically, we can acknowledge suffering in a way that opens the door to resiliency, satisfaction, and joy.
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This easy breathing practice helps to release stagnant air in the lungs and find calm.
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One of the great things about mindfulness is that it meets you where you are, explains Jason Gant in this simple practice.
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Kenneth Bourne shares how mindfulness shaped his path of healing and joy, and how he teaches others how to cultivate peace within themselves.
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Yung Pueblo talks with managing editor Stephanie Domet about how feeling lighter is accessible to all of us and what being of service means to him.
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From supporting long COVID patients to uplifting accessible meditation options, explore what’s new in the world of mindfulness.
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When it feels like a storm is brewing inside you—a potent mix of anxiety, jealousy, anger, and other difficult emotions—you might be inclined to turn away. But that rarely makes them dissipate, so you might as well invite them in and get to know them better.
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