December 2018

Trained in East Asian medicine in Japan and in psychology at Harvard, Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu’s teachings look at how mindfulness practices can contribute to a meaningful way of living with gratitude, compassion, and social responsibility. Read more

From powerful practices to boost resilience and reduce stress to podcasts that demystify why we’re addicted our phones and the 24-hour news cycle, The Mindful Editors sift through the latest Mindful books and streams. Read more

Research suggests there’s a boundary between healthy alone-time and harmful loneliness. Plus—Explore mindful practices for embracing solitude. Read more

Ready to bring your current finances into harmony with your bigger life goals? Money mapping offers a mindful way forward. Read more

Science suggests that expressing true gratitude boosts your health and spreads happiness. Here are a few simple exercises to help you build your capacity for gratitude. Read more

When we become too certain or fixed upon any given label, we restrict our chance to experience life’s vast array of surprises and opportunities. Here’s how we can take the tiny boxes we place ourselves in a little less seriously. Read more

As more and more of us seek mindfulness guidance and instruction, where should we turn to find teachers and programs we can trust and recommend? Read more

Meditation isn’t a vacation from everyday life—it can be an intensive course in exploring your inner landscape. If you need rest, founding editor Barry Boyce says meditation may not be the best way to manage your mind. Read more

While the majority of mindful readers prefer to eat at the table, the rest are sofa dwellers. Read more answers from our reader survey on food. Read more

Opening a pomegranate can seem a messy and meticulous task, but it can also be a beautiful and fun experience to savor. Bring some festive color into your life with this simple technique. Read more