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    Cup of tea on fence outdoors with blue sky in background - Gratitude for Ordinary Life: Find Beauty in Everyday Moments

    LEARN TO NOTICE THE SMALL THINGS: How gratitude changes the way we see ordinary days

    Hand holding out pretty pink flower - Gratitude and Mindfulness Skills: A Beautiful Pairing

    MEGA-GEM: How mindfulness and gratitude complement each other

    Woman standing alone outdoors making heart shape with hands - An Invitation to Women: Let's Be Gentle With Ourselves Now

    THE WAY WE HOLD OURSELVES: Why self-compassion and connection are so important for women

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    Woman walking down road with gold and green trees - "My Daily Walk" and 4 More Authentic Poems About the World

    POEMS BY DHARA VIJAYAKUMAR: Herself, My Daily Walk and more

    Greyscale landscape - “After Love” and 3 More Evocative Poems

    POEMS BY GEORGE PAYNE: I Think Now of Shelters, After Love and more

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

    POEMS BY JIM JOHNSTON: For Larry, Tracks 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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Woman calmly sitting at desk in home office - Your Work: A Gift and a Privilege in the Present Moment

ENTER INTO YOUR WORK: Learn to mindfully carry out your tasks in the present moment

Contributor·March 27, 2025
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
Silhouette meditating on rocks below swirly purple sky - 8 Mindful Practices To Help You Manifest the Life You Desire

REALITY CREATION: 8 mindful states that will help you manifest your own reality

Ben Gutman·February 12, 2025
Two dads with kids on shoulders walking down crowded street - Live Responsibly or Destroy Ourselves: The Choice Is Ours

LIVE RESPONSIBLY OR BECOME EXTINCT: The choice is ours

James Farwell·January 8, 2025
Wooden building with trees and gate in front

IKIGAI: The Japanese way of finding your reason to live

Szymon Skorupa·January 6, 2025
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MINDFULNESS WITH A PINCH OF SWEDISHNESS: An introduction to living a “Lagom” life

Szymon Skorupa·December 17, 2024
Mountains with clouds above - Choosing Collective Action Over Power Can Save Our Planet

POWER REIMAGINED: A journey of nonviolence, ecology and collective healing

George Cassidy Payne·December 9, 2024
Natural flowers in vase on white windowsill - 13 Kondo-Like Living Tips to Give You Some Breathing Room

“MINIMALISH” MAINTENANCE: 13 simple living tips inspired by Marie Kondo

Chelsea Caffey·November 20, 2024
"Knowledge is power" on red background - Stronger Together: The U.S. Should Embrace Globalism in 2024

THE STORY OF AMERICA: Migration, identity and the politics of liberty

George Cassidy Payne·October 24, 2024
Mexican Day of the Dead altar - How to Mindfully Avoid the Top Five Regrets Before Death

THE TOP 5 REGRETS OF THE DYING: How to avoid these regrets by living in the present

Contributor·August 8, 2024
Silhouette of a man standing alone next to a park bench watching the sunset - 3 Ways Avoiding Unwanted Sound Can Improve Your Health

SILENCE HELPS YOU HEAL: Silence is essential for the brain, body and well-being

Robin Fasano·December 27, 2023
Family of Christmas doll figures outside in snow - Solo Strength: A Parent's Guide to Navigating the Holidays

SOLO STRENGTH: A parent’s guide to navigating the holidays when you don’t have a village

Laura Vazquez Santos·December 23, 2023
Couple holding hands, happily walking through grass - How to Live With Zen-Inspired Naturalness in the Modern World

NOTHING IS NATURAL: How to live with naturalness in our modern world

Contributor·June 12, 2023
glider at sunset - How Mindfulness Can Help Us Find Peace in an Age of Distraction

PROGRESS ON THE PATH: 6 ways to tell we are making progress with our mindfulness practice

Mónica Esgueva·November 14, 2022
Clay vases in a field

BACK TO BASICS: How do we live mindfully in today’s divisive and disregarding world?

James Farwell·September 20, 2022
Yellow school bus

DON’T ALWAYS HURRY TO A GREEN LIGHT: Mindful wisdom from a beloved father

Contributor·August 8, 2022
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MINDFULNESS FOR SENIORS: 8 ways mindfulness practices can benefit older adults

Mia Barnes·June 13, 2022
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JOB SEARCHING: 8 mental health and mindfulness tips to follow

Mia Barnes·May 10, 2022
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COOK MINDFULLY: 4 reasons to be fully present while preparing food

Mia Barnes·May 4, 2022
Silhouette of person climbing ladder into sky

THE 3-STEP MORAL LADDER: Reclaim your ethics, one choice at a time

Christopher Gilbert·April 18, 2022
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VIDEO GAME ADDICTION: 7 ways mindfulness and meditation can help you get over it

Mia Barnes·March 7, 2022
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WORKING FROM HOME: 7 ways to practice mindfulness while doing so

Mia Barnes·February 22, 2022
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ADDICTION TRIGGERS: 6 mindful ways to avoid them during the holidays

Mia Barnes·December 12, 2021
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MINDFUL HOLIDAYS: 7 ways to make the most of the season while you’re hurting

Mia Barnes·December 5, 2021
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