This year, for the first time in my life, I experienced intense chronic pain that turned everything upside down and lasted nearly four months. As someone who loves movement and lives a very active life, waking up one day with
Last spring, I struggled to finish my most recent book, Happy Relationships: 25 Buddhist Practices to Transform Your Connection with Your Partner, Family, and Friends. I missed two deadlines and spent many anxious nights lying awake, worried I might
You’ve probably heard that mindfulness reduces stress levels. But how does it help? Shamash Alidina shares the research—plus, a meditation you can turn to anytime.
You’ve probably heard that mindfulness reduces stress. But how does it actually help you
Barry Boyce, Mindful’s founder, reflects on the ravages of Hurricane Sandy in 2012, and is thankful for people who remember what matters most, especially in trying circumstances.
Something I’ve always loved about Thanksgiving is that we’re mostly thankful for the
It seems that distraction is the oxygen we breathe nowadays, with infinite bits of information at our restless fingertips. Each time I open my Edge browser, captivating news headlines and flashy images assault me. Half the time, I forget where
It’s 3p.m., and you’ve been at your desk for all or most of the day. Maybe you even worked through lunch, hunched over your keyboard while eating a sandwich. If you paused and tuned into your body, would you notice
In this practice, mindful teacher Rose Felix Cratsley invites kids and caregivers to explore henna as an art form and as a gentle mindfulness activity that nurtures stillness, creativity, and cultural appreciation.
Children are
Explore this mindfulness practice to foster forgiveness and let go of the tendency to add to suffering during challenging situations.
Two monks are walking down the road. They arrive at a muddy stream crossing, and a well-dressed woman declares without
Ed Halliwell explores a common question asked by those new to mindfulness meditation: Do I need to meditate to be mindful?
One of the most common questions I’m asked by people wondering if mindfulness is for them is: Do I
This week, Christiane Wolf offers a guided practice to meet your own body in pain and relieve that sense of isolation by internally connecting with others who understand your experience.
Having chronic pain often feels incredibly lonely. You might not
