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    Person looking out window with water and coffee beside them - The Quiet Power of Doing Less Amid a Busy World

    THE QUIET POWER OF DOING LESS: Finding peace in a culture of constant doing

    Stressed-out young woman answering phone in office - Stopping Pressure From the Outside World Before It Sets In

    THE TIMING THAT ISN’T OURS: Tempering the body’s physical responses to external pressures

    Four adults sitting at table working with pens and paper - Why Teaching Memoir Rewards the Students and the Teacher

    WHAT TEACHING MEMOIR WRITING HAS TAUGHT ME: Holding space for other people’s truths

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    Black pen drawing heart on white paper - Mindfulness and Art: The Value of Small Repetitive Movements

    MINDFULNESS AND ART: The quiet power of making one small mark at a time

    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

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

Chelsea Caffey·November 20, 2024
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STAY IN THE FLOW: 5 tiny adjustments to maintain mindfulness amid chaos

Ben Gutman·October 28, 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
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THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BRIDGE: Feeling the fear and crossing it anyway

Emily L Quint Freeman·October 22, 2024
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BASIC HONESTY: The Dalai Lama’s guidance on surviving as a compassionate society

James Farwell·October 17, 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
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ON MINDFULNESS WALKS: Moving with attention through the world we inhabit

Karina Duffy·October 2, 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
Man running on a pavement next to a water channel

MINDFULNESS WHILE RUNNING: Make a mind-body connection and get in the zone

Ben Drew·April 6, 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
Senior woman meditating on Yoga mat - Gratitude: 3 Ways to Cultivate It While Aging Mindfully

GRATITUDE: 3 ways to cultivate it through mindfulness while aging

Contributor·September 6, 2022
American soldier in field - 6 meditation practices for veterans to explore

MINDFULNESS FOR VETERANS: 6 meditation exercises for veterans to explore

Mia Barnes·August 24, 2022
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DON’T ALWAYS HURRY TO A GREEN LIGHT: Mindful wisdom from a beloved father

Contributor·August 8, 2022
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FORM NEW HABITS: 4 mindfulness tips to help you turn over a new leaf

Mia Barnes·July 17, 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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MINDFULNESS FOR CHILDREN: 6 ways to teach your kids to be mindful

Mia Barnes·June 6, 2022
Illustration of child's brain before and after meditation

MINDFULNESS AND AUTISM: 4 ways mindfulness and meditation can help autistic individuals

Mia Barnes·May 24, 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
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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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