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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. Read more

When Georgina Miranda was diagnosed with severe asthma, she realized how working with mindfulness could help her find the courage not only to summit mountains, but also to slow down and embrace taking things one breath at a time. Read more

We can uncover the wisdom of gratitude by noticing small things to be grateful for, then opening our awareness to the truth that everything and everyone—no matter how small—is interconnected. Read more

Life is rarely, if ever, constant. And it can be difficult to remain balanced in the midst of change. Susan Bauer-Wu shares a guided meditation to ground us in the present moment and cultivate equanimity. Read more

Jane Anne Staw offers two ways to pause and find a little joy in your day. Read more

Shalini Bahl-Milne shares three mindful steps that empower us to be present and act with integrity and joyfulness. Read more

Experience the truth of your inherent belonging by connecting to the essential elements of the earth and remembering that we’re all made of the same stuff. Read more

Mindful’s editor-in-chief Heather Hurlock offers a gentle reminder to celebrate our connection, our diversity, and our essential humanity. Read more

Follow these three mindful steps to bring small, good moments into your awareness. Read more

Connecting to good feelings keeps our hearts afloat and gives us hope. Here are three embodied mindfulness practices to welcome gratitude and amusement. Read more