Compassion
Why Gifting Experiences Might Be the Best Idea This Year
“Just the right thing” may not be a thing at all. By giving experiences instead of things, we can focus on the real goals of exchanging gifts.
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Compassion
Helping Black Men and Boys Find Peace Within
Kenneth Bourne shares how mindfulness shaped his path of healing and joy, and how he teaches others how to cultivate peace within themselves.
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Calm
What We Know (Or Think We Know) About Happiness
When you don’t know what makes you happy, you can end up chasing illusions that only make you suffer. The secret to discovering happiness might be closer than you think.
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Focus
The Power of Leading with Appreciative Joy
It’s not always easy to show up with genuine happiness and gratitude, especially when we’re facing personal or organizational challenges. That’s why appreciative joy is powerful: By seeing the good even in adversity, we gain a balanced perspective, harmony, and resilience.
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Compassion
Summer Meditation Retreat: 6 Mindfulness Practices for Self-Care
It’s time to slow down, be present, and appreciate the world around you. Explore these tips and practices from Barry Boyce, Sharon Salzberg, Sebene Selassie, and Jessica Morey that will help you get started.
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Compassion
Why Spontaneity Is a Key Ingredient in Romantic Relationships
Our brains crave novelty. Neuroscientist and writer Stephanie Cacioppo explores whether or not unpredictable events might invigorate love, and how we can benefit from making more room for improvisation in our relationships.
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How Do You Spark Your Sense of Wonder?
Mindful readers share what sparks curiosity and awe.
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Compassion
How I Found My Way to Gratitude
Whether you think of it as the “greatest virtue,” as Cicero did, or “social glue,” as researchers do, gratitude has the power to change your life, if you let it. Kelly Barron shares how she learned to let gratitude change her.
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