Election day can bring with it all kinds of feelings, from excitement to anxiety, fear, or anger. Here are some simple mindfulness practices to help you through the day. Read more
  • Jan 25,2022
  • Mindful Staff
When things are at their worst, mindfulness teacher Elaine Smookler suggests turning to the rules of clowning to face difficult emotions. Read more
  • Jan 20,2022
  • Elaine Smookler
Founding editor Barry Boyce answers our questions about emotional intelligence, being kind to ourselves, and turning toward our emotions. Read more
  • Nov 23,2021
  • Barry Boyce
Follow these three mindful steps to bring small, good moments into your awareness. Read more
  • Nov 23,2021
  • Kelly Barron
Explore this guided meditation focused on allowing ourselves to settle in the present moment. Read more
  • Jan 9,2023
  • Rhonda Magee
Mindful Editor Anne Alexander reflects on the importance of leaning on our practice when the known falls away and we’re left with anger, confusion, fury, or despair. Read more
  • Jan 21,2022
  • Anne Alexander
Heather Hurlock, Executive Editor at Mindful, explores ways we can tune into our innate capacity for love and compassion. Read more
  • Jan 10,2022
  • Heather Hurlock
Mindful walking can be a way to awaken our delight as we notice the sights, smells, and sounds in our surroundings. Read more
  • Dec 28,2022
  • Elaine Smookler
This practice, from Sharon Salzberg’s book Real Change, opens a doorway in your heart to gratitude and receiving happiness. Read more
  • Jan 21,2022
  • Sharon Salzberg
Allow stressed and fearful emotions to dissipate with this calming, guided practice. Read more
  • Jan 26,2022
  • Calmer Choice