Compassion
What Swimming Taught Me About Self-Compassion and Letting Go
Finding “easy speed” in the pool helped writer and meditation teacher Kelly Barron heal the wound of overachieving and stay loose in the face of resistance. Read More 
June 2020
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How to Mend a Broken Heart
When love falls apart, embracing your life as it is—agony, misfortune, and all—can help you heal. Try this three-step mindfulness practice to help you find stability and a little bit of ease. Read More
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What it Means to Have Clear Vision
Having a clear sense of purpose can guide you when things don’t go as planned and help you navigate those moments when you feel unsure of your next steps. Read More
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Sharon Salzberg Reveals Why Our Interconnectedness Is Our Greatest Strength
In her forthcoming book, Real Change, Sharon Salzberg explores how nourishing our essential goodness and compassion empowers us to be forces of change that both soften and strengthen us. Read More
Compassion
Meditation Teacher Sharon Salzberg Talks About the Power of Loving-Kindness
Founding editor Barry Boyce talks with his dear friend Sharon Salzberg about attention, resilience, anger, and the need to be kinder to ourselves and the world. Read More
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5 Mindful Books to Read Right Now
Find out what the Mindful editors are reading and listening to this season. Read More
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How Much Self-Knowledge is Too Much?
Sharon Begley explores the science of self-insight and the research on how much you should know about yourself before it becomes detrimental to your health. Read More
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8 Ways to Care for Your Amazing Brain
Making smart lifestyle choices now will support the health of your brain for years to come. Read More
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