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    10 YEARS AT THE FINISH LINE: But this time, I showed up differently

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    POEMS BY JIM JOHNSTON: For Larry, Tracks and more

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    TSYPL: The best—and most mindful—stock to invest in right now

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    MINDFUL LEADERSHIP IN STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS: Empowering leaders to create positive change

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    HANAMI DREAMING: The start of spring in Japan

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    NATIONAL VOLUNTEER MONTH: Moving through the world with intention

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    IMPEDIMENTS FACED: A safe return home from La Paz, Mexico

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    TYING UP LOOSE ENDS: One last—and glorious—day in La Paz, Mexico [Part 7]

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MEDITATION & MOLECULAR CHANGE: Study finds intensive mindfulness meditation can alter gene expression

Contributing Writer·May 7, 2014
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TRY OUT YOUR ANGEL EYES: Adopting an angel’s perspective will help you exercise compassion

Robert Kopecky·March 22, 2018
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REALITY CREATION: 8 mindful states that will help you manifest your own reality

Ben Gutman·February 12, 2025
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DEEP LISTENING: Experience true love through understanding

Laura Constantinescu·February 14, 2012
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MINDFULNESS & PAIN: Study finds mindfulness may help relieve chronic inflammation

Contributing Writer·December 16, 2013
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THE JAPANESE TEA CEREMONY: An ancient ritual with modern relevance

Bethany Grey·July 2, 2019
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OBSERVATION AND CURIOSITY: Mindful travel through the eyes of a child

Anjali Mani·February 16, 2015
Father and son walking on sunlit path through dark woods - 5 Fun and Playful Ways to Help Children Explore Mindfulness

SEEDS OF MINDFULNESS: 5 ways to support children through presence, play and connection

Jenn Sims·April 13, 2026
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BECOME FULLY PRESENT: A break from social media stops us from comparing

Jacqueline de Vertueil·May 16, 2019
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WHAT REWARD?: Mindful individuals less affected by positive feedback and immediate rewards

Contributing Writer·November 3, 2013
MINDFULNESS AND PRESIDENTIAL POLITICS We have less than 60 days to choose a new President

MINDFULNESS AND PRESIDENTIAL POLITICS: We have less than 60 days to choose a new President

James Farwell·September 14, 2020
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MOVE MINDFULLY THROUGH LIFE: 5 ways to help bring positivity into our days

Tessa G.·September 18, 2019
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MBSR: Mindfulness courses that help practitioners reduce stress and relax

Kiva Bottero·March 13, 2013
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GOODWILL HUNTING: 5 true gifts you can share this Christmas season

Wanda Monague·December 17, 2012
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BLESSED WITH LESS: Live simply in mindfulness and gratitude

Kiva Bottero·January 29, 2011
Bird's nest with three broken eggs

TRIPLE EMPTY NEST: Empowering exercises to find your way back to self

Contributing Writer·May 16, 2016
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BETWEEN THE MILESTONES: 10 small but important ways to celebrate your children before they’re grown

Contributing Writer·June 16, 2017
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BACK TO BASICS: How do we live mindfully in today’s divisive and disregarding world?

James Farwell·September 20, 2022
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THE PEACE THAT PASSETH ALL UNDERSTANDING: 3 steps to a mindful heaven

Mike Larcombe·November 19, 2020
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WELCOME WHAT COMES: Use mindfulness to explore and accept feelings

Contributing Writer·May 21, 2012
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ENTER INTO YOUR WORK: Learn to mindfully carry out your tasks in the present moment

Contributor·March 27, 2025
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SOLO STRENGTH: A parent’s guide to navigating the holidays when you don’t have a village

Laura Vazquez Santos·December 23, 2023
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MINDFULNESS AND AWARENESS: Learning to love and accept ourselves

Ora Nadrich·November 22, 2018
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THE SIXTH MINDFULNESS TRAINING: Dealing with Anger

Contributing Writer·April 7, 2012
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