For Jane Anne Staw, the war in Ukraine increased the anxiety she was already feeling, with climate change, mass shootings, political upheaval and COVID. A reminder about the power of loving-kindness meditation helped her find her footing—and her connection with the world at large. Read more

In honor of Mindfulness Day, check out these stories on meditation practice and advice from mindful.org and Mindful magazine. Read more

One of the great things about mindfulness is that it meets you where you are, explains Jason Gant in this simple practice. Read more

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

Cultivate gratitude for life's small delights as you move through the senses. Read more

A basic mindfulness practice for creating more harmonious circumstances for ourselves, and for others, raising our awareness and stirring our curiosity. Read more

I am here. I am well. I am worthy. I am enough. These are the first few lines of a song Michelle Chatman sings to help her restore. Read more

You may have read about the benefits of mindfulness meditation, yet can’t seem to engage the practice consistently. Don’t sweat it: Research points to four strategies to help you focus on why the practice matters to you, so that you can easily build the habit of meditation. Read more

During times of crisis and uncertainty, touching into your groundedness while remaining open can help you find calm—and inspire others to do the same. Meena Srinivasan offers a guided practice for staying both rooted and open. Read more

Explore this practice to connect with the love and healing you’d like to send to future generations. Read more