When it feels like a storm is brewing inside you—a potent mix of anxiety, jealousy, anger, and other difficult emotions—you might be inclined to turn away. But that rarely makes them dissipate, so you might as well invite them in and get to know them better. Read more

Science supports this four-step process for turning toward difficult emotions with acceptance. Read more

Powerful emotions are rooted in our body, in our physiology. Here’s a tool to help to discern what you need in difficult moments. Read more

How your practice could impact making amends, a review of mindfulness-based interventions, and other new mindfulness research. Read more

Death doula and hospice chaplain Meredith Parfet reflects on what she and like-minded experts have learned from their work with the dying. Read more

Explore how meditation can help you investigate emotions and feelings that come up with panic—with a curiosity to see what’s actually there. Read more

From self-blame to fear, it’s easy to get tangled up with sticky emotions. Sharon Salzberg helps us create space around our emotions by tuning in to our breath. Read more

What do you do when people have the audacity to think differently than you do? Here’s how you can stay open and curious in moments of disagreement, instead of getting stuck in defensiveness. Read more

Dreading the thought of a tense conversation? Here’s why you’re not alone, and how you can bring the wisdom of self-compassion to bear on those discussions you don’t really want to have. Read more

Three ways to be gentle and honest with yourself about what you need to heal. Read more