Voices

The Voices category on Mindful.org is a vibrant collection of perspectives from the mindfulness community. Here, you'll find a rich tapestry of articles from practitioners, teachers, and thought leaders offering their unique insights and experiences. This space is dedicated to sharing the diverse voices that shape the mindfulness movement, providing inspiration, wisdom, and a sense of connection to readers worldwide who seek to deepen their understanding and practice of mindfulness.
Adam Avin, a teenager, standing and smiling on a sunny day
Health
Adam Avin on Teaching Mindfulness Skills to Kids 

Adam Avin saw his peers hurting and wanted to help them. In this interview, the now-16-year-old talks about the innovative ways he shares mindfulness skills with other kids and teens, sowing seeds for a happier and more peaceful future. Read More 

  • Amber Tucker
  • December 8, 2020
Mindfulness-Can-Empowers-Kids-Teens_child sitting in classroom with other kids smiling
Kids and Teens
Mindfulness Can Empower Kids and Teens 

Adam Avin on how he learned mindfulness as a child, his work to share it with other young people, and why he believes teaching mindfulness in schools will create a more peaceful world. Read More 

  • Amber Tucker
  • November 13, 2020
be kind to yourself
Compassion
Be Kind to Yourself 

Mindful’s editor-in-chief Heather Hurlock offers a gentle reminder to celebrate our connection, our diversity, and our essential humanity. Read More 

  • Heather Hurlock
  • October 20, 2020
Mindful policing - Serious black policeman writing notes working outdoors leaning on the police car hood posing at sunlight looking on camera in the city street
Interviews
It’s OK to Ask for Help: Mindful Policing Gets Real 

Founding Editor Barry Boyce speaks with Captain Eynat Naor, the Executive Officer of the NYPD Health and Wellness Section, about how her team is breaking the stigma surrounding self-compassion among officers and what it suggests about the future of policing. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • September 17, 2020
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