Mindful

Mindful is the groundbreaking new magazine dedicated to helping you live mindfully. The simple practice of being in the moment brings out the best in who you are.

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Boundless Care

Welcome to mindful • We are dedicated to inspiring and guiding anyone who wants to explore mindfulness to enjoy better health, more caring relationships, and a more compassionate society.

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A Sense of Wonder • Mindful readers share what sparks curiosity and awe.

TOP OF mind • Keep up with the latest in the world of mindfulness.

ACTS OF kindness

Research News • Research gathered from Providence College, Arizona State University, and others.

IN OUR NATURE

Healthcare Starts With Self-Care

THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT • A few apps that are using mindfulness to offer mental health support.

MINDFUL OR MINDLESS? • Our take on who’s paying attention and who’s not

GETTING Curious • We don’t always think about curiosity as a part of mindfulness, but this powerful quality is what allows our everyday experiences—even the ones we really don’t want to be having—to get some breathing room, and maybe even to shift in unexpected ways.

CULTIVATE CURIOSITY • Our curiosity practice can start with the simplest tools we have at hand—our breath, our body, and our awareness. And we can deepen into it with loving-kindness.

Agree to DISAGREE • What do you do when people have the shocking audacity to think differently than you do? Do you choose to stay open and curious? Do you become rigid and defensive? Here’s how to find common ground, even when you are certain that they are wrong and you’re so very, very right.

OPEN UP • This practice can help you stay open to things that challenge you.

The Work It Takes TO FORGIVE • Rage and bitterness toward those we see as causing our pain can tear us apart. It takes time, writes Christiane Wolf, but the brave and gentle practice of forgiveness can help you turn toward the future instead of resenting the past.

A MEDITATION FOR Starting to Forgive

Refuge and COMPASSION • The refugee crisis is displacing millions of people globally, fueling an epidemic of traumatic stress. In one refugee community, a pioneering mindfulness and compassion program shows promise in helping people cultivate moments of peace.

It Can Change in a Moment • The winding path of grief can be complicated by trauma. For survivors of gun violence, mindfulness can help people navigate their pain and support post-traumatic growth, one breath at a time.

VIOLENCE HEALERS • Survivors Empowered was born out of one family’s response to tragic loss. After the shooting death of their daughter, Sandy and Lonnie Phillips devoted themselves to mentoring other survivors of gun violence in carrying on, mindfully.

HEAL WITH PRACTICE • MBSR teacher John Taylor offers a five-step meditation for finding a greater sense of peace and freedom after trauma.

SHARE YOUR MEDITATION PRACTICE • A mindful guide to crafting your own meditation retreat at home to deepen your mindfulness practice and share it with those around you.

Create a Retreat at Home with Friends • We’ve gathered some guidelines and practices as an invitation to begin crafting your own retreat experiences at home, maybe with friends or family members. Sharing your practice with others isn’t a call to replace the expertise of teachers; it’s an invitation to bring a thoughtful relatability to moments of reflection. Here’s a list of questions for exploring the stories, benefits, and tips you might want to consider sharing about your practice.

CONNECT WITH AWARENESS

CONNECT WITH SELF-CARE

CONNECT WITH CURIOSITY

Always Different, Always the Same • Mindfulness practice can...