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Anxiety

How Mindfulness Can Help Us Feel Better More Often 

The science of neuroplasticity tells us that what we practice grows. Qualities like self-compassion, non-judgmental awareness, and equanimity are pillars of mindfulness that we can nourish with regular practice. Read More 

  • Diana Winston and Susan Smalley
  • April 19, 2023
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Find Your Way to Embodied Joy 

You don’t need to laugh large to feel joy from your head to your toes—though it doesn’t hurt. Start with a smile—and notice where it takes you. Read More 

  • Elaine Smookler
  • February 14, 2023
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Calm

Allowing the Truth to Surface 

Caverly Morgan explains how we can use the practice of inquiry to loosen our grip on “us versus them” thinking and shift into a deeper perspective on our shared being. Read More 

  • Caverly Morgan
  • November 29, 2022
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Anxiety

How Hardship Can Help Us Grow Toward Joy 

Sometimes the challenges we face can help nudge us to make much-needed changes. Psychologist and behavioral scientist Mike Rucker offers tips for recognizing opportunities to nurture joy. Read More 

  • Mike Rucker
  • November 1, 2022
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Calm

Thanks For That?! 

On difficult days, you may find gratitude hard to come by. But when you make it your plan to welcome life’s vast smorgasbord of experiences, you’ll find lots of delightful treasures to be grateful for. Read More 

  • Elaine Smookler
  • October 25, 2022
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