April 2014

Mindfulness meditation practice couldn’t be simpler: take a good seat, pay attention to the breath, and when your attention wanders, return. Read more

Mindfulness meditation practice couldn’t be simpler: take a good seat, pay attention to the breath, and when your attention wanders, return. Read more

When it comes to the usual ways of learning—reading, writing, and listening to others—we often just shovel information into our brains. Mirabai Bush suggests how we can learn more deeply and enjoyably. Read more

What children need, says parenting expert Susan Stiffelman, is the security of knowing that someone capable and loving is nearby to help them navigate life. And the difference that can make—even when it comes to the little things—will amaze you. Read more

Is compassion something we only have so much of? Or can we be trained to love more people more of the time? Jennifer Campbell reports. Read more

Two mindful business advisors answer your workplace questions: How to run a meeting and keep everyone's attention; how to help your boss see the value of a particular employee. Read more

Michael Carroll and Janice Marturano answer your workplace questions Read more

Pay attention to little rituals you and your partner do together—those tidbits of shared meaning could be the key to keeping the relationship, and romance, alive. Read more

You want to spend some quiet time with your mind, but you have excuses. Take a moment to examine them. They might not be such a big deal.  Read more

See the new meditation center at Bentleigh Secondary College in Melbourne, Australia. Read more