When we practice present-moment awareness, we can savor each moment, make time feel like it’s passing slower, and get in touch with the fundamental wonder of being alive. Read more

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

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

How taking the time to appreciate moments of joy and connection transformed author Jane Anne Staw’s life—and her relationship with the world, one small encounter at a time. Read more

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

When we get caught up in worry or regret about the past or future, we bring those emotions into the present moment, says Matthias Birk. Here are three ways mindfulness can help us connect with what is real right now. Read more

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

Being future-oriented has become synonymous with the idea of purpose. But this isn’t the only way we can feel purposeful. Read more

Tuning in to your senses can help you experience and benefit from the bounty that nature offers—no matter where you live. Read more

Next time you step outside, try these three simple practices to be fully present to the benefits of nature. Read more