Part of the decision to become a parent involves responsibly weighing whether the world is a place you want to bring children into. I’m generally an optimist, and I’ve always believed, to put it simply, that there is more good in the world than bad. That’s what my husband and…
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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."
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The Mind Fitness Training Institute is developing a team of trainers to deliver Mindfulness-based Mind Fitness Training within the military services as well as other high-stress occupational contexts.
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Yesterday The New York Times published a science piece about “pathological altruism.” This is when normally helpful behavior “is taken to extremes, misapplied or stridently rhapsodized.” Then it can become “unhelpful, unproductive and even destructive.” Dr. Robert A. Burton, author of the forthcoming book Pathological Altruism, says selflessness gone awry may…
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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.
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Taz Tagore writes about her life's work—giving homeless youth hope and a chance at happiness through mindfulness.
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A sampling of essential books—both new and classic—specifically for those interested in living mindfully.
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UCLA's Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC) is accepting applications for its Certification in Mindfulness Facilitation (CMF) until October 1.
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On September 7, Dr. Jonathan Kaplan will be offering a class in New York on how to bring the practice of mindfulness to daily urban experiences.
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