Calm
Why Meditation is a Practice of Liberation
Talking with meditation teacher Ericka Philips, founding editor Barry Boyce reflects on the shared history of Black Americans in journeying toward freedom.
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Focus
Sharon Begley: Remembering a Top-Flight Science Journalist
In a final note to our readers, Sharon Begley, our longtime science columnist, told us to “never stop wondering.”
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Uncategorized
3 Ways to Get Your Workout Off Autopilot
Whether you’re ready to get off the couch or upgrade your exercise routine, these expert-recommended tips will engage your mind while keeping you in tune with your body’s capabilities.
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Calm
How to Calm Racing Thoughts at Bedtime
Sometimes counting sheep doesn’t quite cut it. Michelle Maldonado shares a practice to ease into sleep when our thoughts keep us awake.
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Mindfulness Research
Taking Off Our Masks, Conquering Blursday, and Other Good News
Get inspired by what’s happened lately in the world of mindfulness.
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Compassion
How Do You Offer Yourself Kindness?
Genuine compassion for others begins with caring for ourselves. Here’s how Mindful readers are cultivating self-kindness.
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Voices
Connecting Your Mindfulness Practice to Mine
Mindful’s editor-in-chief, Heather Hurlock, on how our collective efforts to shine a light on our tiny slice of vulnerable humanity helps us all get closer to being free.
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Compassion
Gardening: A Growing Trend in Mindfulness
Lucky enough to have a green thumb? Discover how plant-lovers have been uniting peat with mindfulness practice.
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Compassion
How to Start a Mindful Journaling Practice
Writing mindfully can loosen the grip of sticky emotions by bringing them out of the dark. With just a pen and paper, or an app, we can create the habit of being there for ourselves.
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Anxiety
Staggering Under the Weight of Anxious Thoughts
Sometimes we get overwhelmed by circumstances that just feel too big, threatening catastrophe. Take a breath. Being in this moment leads us toward the calm simplicity within ourselves.
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