The Steadiness and Presence of a “Quiet Bridge”
When times are tough and anxiety wants to command all of our attention, we can return simple attention to our body and breath, letting the rest drift away.
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What We Bring to the Table
Partaking in good food and good ideas is a long-held human tradition we shouldn’t underestimate, writes founding editor Barry Boyce.
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Compassion
What is Possible When We Put Down Our Screens
Our devices bring us live-tweeting of important events, video footage of daily life on the other side of the world, and photos of our friends from near and far, but the real magic happens when we put the screens down, writes founding editor Barry Boyce.
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Compassion
Honesty: The Often Missing Ingredient in Community
Even tight-knit, caring groups of people can be susceptible to cliquiness and even cruelty. Founding editor Barry Boyce considers what we can all do to hold each other accountable.
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Calm
Why Meditation is a Practice of Liberation
Talking with meditation teacher Ericka Philips, founding editor Barry Boyce reflects on the shared history of Black Americans in journeying toward freedom.
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Calm
How 2020 Is Uncovering What Really Matters
Founding Editor Barry Boyce takes a look at how this turning point in history may turn us toward the strength we all have within and help us reimagine what is possible.
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Audio
It’s Funny Because It’s (Sometimes) True
Founding Editor Barry Boyce and Managing Editor Stephanie Domet talk (via Zoom, while socially distancing during COVID-19) about a recent spoof of mindfulness in the hilarious BBC series Fleabag. Plus, what’s on the Mindful Vulgarian’s mind during these strange and often sad days.
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Podcasts
Mouthing off Mindfully
Founding Editor Barry Boyce, Managing Editor Stephanie Domet, and MBSR expert Pat Rockman dispel the myth that practicing mindfulness means you must be calm and polite all the time.
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