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    Buddha face carved into Bodhi tree - Awakened Buddhahood: The Ultimate State of Happiness

    HAPPINESS VS. SUFFERING: From a Buddhist perspective, are they really opposites?

    Mandala one - Crisis of Cultural Meaning: Our Search for a New Perspective

    CONSCIOUSNESS, UAPS AND THE LIMITS OF KNOWLEDGE: A conversation with Sinéad Whelehan

    Four young people standing beside each other on cell phones - Common Unity: The Best Way to Find It in the Age of AI

    DIGITALLY DIVIDED WE FALL: But humanly united we stand

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    Bird footprints in snow - 4 Soothing Poems, Including ”Sacred Heart, Sacred Light”

    POEMS BY JIM JOHNSTON: For Larry, Tracks and more

    Glass jar full of blue paint next to paintbrushes on table - Take Stock of Your Precious Life: An Inspiring Fiction Story

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

    Full moon behind a rural house - “Sturgeon Moon” and 3 Other Poems With Passion

    POEMS BY GEORGE PAYNE: Sturgeon Moon, That Morning In Athens and more

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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

    Joe Biden with other world leaders - Political Power: 3 Ways Democratic Voters Can Battle Fascism

    REFLECTIONS ON TODAY’S POLITICAL REALITIES: We can prevail over ignorance, lies and Trump

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    Hands against background of a heart - Travelling With Intention: Why Is It So Important?

    NATIONAL VOLUNTEER MONTH: Moving through the world with intention

    Malecon in La Paz, Mexico - Back on American Soil: A Safe Return Home From La Paz

    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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Diverse group of hands on top of each other in solidarity - How Inner Peace Leads to Outer Peace and Stable Communities

SPEAK TRUTH TO POWER: And avoid 3 common pathways to social ignorance

James Farwell·February 26, 2025
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THE 3-STEP MORAL LADDER: Reclaim your ethics, one choice at a time

Christopher Gilbert·April 18, 2022
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BECOME FULLY PRESENT: A break from social media stops us from comparing

Jacqueline de Vertueil·May 16, 2019
Woman wearing Christmas socks putting feet on table

LONELINESS DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON: 6 healthy ways to cope

Mike Larcombe·December 18, 2019
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BEGINNING ANEW: A mindfulness practice for communicating appreciation

Contributing Writer·February 7, 2013
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MINDFUL CONSUMPTION: Use mindfulness to alter food consumption patterns

Contributing Writer·December 8, 2011
smoking and drinking

MINDFULNESS & VICES: Become aware of what triggers unhealthy habits

Michael Myers·November 30, 2012
Love tree

DEEP LISTENING: Experience true love through understanding

Laura Constantinescu·February 14, 2012
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MINDFULLY AWARE: It is time to pay more attention

Finn Janning·January 24, 2016
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LOST IN THE PRESENT: Refocus on the present moment through a walk in the woods

Wanda Monague·January 20, 2013
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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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CONTEMPLATIONS ON SILENCE: In Silence I hear the sound of myself

Anjali Mani·May 5, 2015
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MBSR FOR CANCER RECOVERY: Research show mindfulness-based stress reduction benefits breast cancer survivors

Contributing Writer·May 9, 2012
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BECOMING NOTHING: Resonate with all life’s movements

Finn Janning·April 22, 2020
Forest-nature awareness

Nature Awareness Techniques as an Application of Mindfulness

Kiva Bottero·June 26, 2008
Small group of young adults meditating - Full Remission: 2 Mindful Therapy Techniques Healed My BPD

FULL REMISSION: Mindfulness and DBT healed my borderline personality disorder

Emma Terry·September 9, 2025
Couple with arms linked - Mindful Relationships: 3 Important Ways to Improve Yours

COMMUNICATION, PRESENCE AND RECONNECTION: 3 ways to bring mindfulness into your relationship

Jenn Sims·April 28, 2026
golden hour - countdown technique

COUNTDOWN TECHNIQUE: Engage the present moment in 5 easy steps

Wanda Monague·February 3, 2013
stones balance sixth mindfulness

THE SIXTH MINDFULNESS TRAINING: Dealing with Anger

Contributing Writer·April 7, 2012
Standing under waterfall

A STEP AWAY FROM PEACE: Witnessing and mastering our thoughts

Contributing Writer·December 15, 2011
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CABIN FEVER: 9 ways to help yourself handle home isolation

Siobhan Searle·March 25, 2020
bird singing

THE BIRD’S SONG: Learn from birds how to live in the now

Anjali Mani·June 10, 2015
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MINDFUL FROM 9-5: Four ways to work mindfully

Contributing Writer·January 20, 2015
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KEEPING SCORE: A mindful way to watch baseball

Contributing Writer·September 11, 2018
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