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    Two people seen at a distance walking towards misty mountains - Why I Decided to Stop Making Myself Smaller in Relationships

    THE RELATIONSHIPS THAT KNEW OUR OLD SELVES: Can they make room for who we’ve become?

    Students lying on floor on Yoga mats - Small Steps Will Quietly Lead You to the Summit of Meditation

    YOU’RE NOT MEDITATING—YET: And that’s a good place to start

    American flag resting on wood with some shadow and some illumination in background - The Dalai Lama and Toni Morrison: Bright Lights on Our Path

    THE “UGLY AMERICAN” SHADOW: How the Dalai Lama and Toni Morrison can dispel its darkness

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    Woman walking down road with gold and green trees - "My Daily Walk" and 4 More Authentic Poems About the World

    POEMS BY DHARA VIJAYAKUMAR: Herself, My Daily Walk and more

    Greyscale landscape - “After Love” and 3 More Evocative Poems

    POEMS BY GEORGE PAYNE: I Think Now of Shelters, After Love and more

    Bird footprints in snow - 4 Soothing Poems, Including ”Sacred Heart, Sacred Light”

    POEMS BY JIM JOHNSTON: For Larry, Tracks and more

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    MINDFUL LEADERSHIP IN STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS: Empowering leaders to create positive change

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    HANAMI DREAMING: The start of spring in Japan

    Joe Biden with other world leaders - Political Power: 3 Ways Democratic Voters Can Battle Fascism

    REFLECTIONS ON TODAY’S POLITICAL REALITIES: We can prevail over ignorance, lies and Trump

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    Hands against background of a heart - Travelling With Intention: Why Is It So Important?

    NATIONAL VOLUNTEER MONTH: Moving through the world with intention

    Malecon in La Paz, Mexico - Back on American Soil: A Safe Return Home From La Paz

    IMPEDIMENTS FACED: A safe return home from La Paz, Mexico

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    TYING UP LOOSE ENDS: One last—and glorious—day in La Paz, Mexico [Part 7]

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Two people seen at a distance walking towards misty mountains - Why I Decided to Stop Making Myself Smaller in Relationships

THE RELATIONSHIPS THAT KNEW OUR OLD SELVES: Can they make room for who we’ve become?

Feon Chau·August 19, 2026
Students lying on floor on Yoga mats - Small Steps Will Quietly Lead You to the Summit of Meditation

YOU’RE NOT MEDITATING—YET: And that’s a good place to start

Yiyang Tian·August 17, 2026
American flag resting on wood with some shadow and some illumination in background - The Dalai Lama and Toni Morrison: Bright Lights on Our Path

THE “UGLY AMERICAN” SHADOW: How the Dalai Lama and Toni Morrison can dispel its darkness

James Farwell·August 12, 2026
Drawing of human head with arrows pointing from it in different directions - Transform the Way You Imagine Things and Enhance Your Life

THE INNER CONVERSATION: Using imagination to change our state of being

Michael Sutherland·August 10, 2026
Exterior of church in evening - Religion: A Substantial Part of Our Sacred Human Experience

THE RITUALS WE CARRY: Religion is just one expression of the human desire to create meaning

George Cassidy Payne·August 3, 2026
Outside view of public bus crowded with riders - Renunciation: How the 4 Noble Truths Can Help You Practice

RENUNCIATION: How to practice it with the help of the Buddha’s 4 Noble Truths

Emma Terry·July 29, 2026
People outdoors biking and hiking on trail - How Self-Compassion’s 3 Core Parts Lead to Lasting Wellness

THE MISSING PIECE OF SELF-CARE: Without self-compassion, it won’t last

Jenn Sims·July 27, 2026
People meditating on Yoga mats in class - A Memorable Example of Secular, Doctrinally Sound Meditation

A PRACTICE THAT TOUCHES VIPASSANA, SAMADHI AND SAMATHA: By using nothing but a piano piece

Yiyang Tian·July 23, 2026
Shelby Dennis and horse - How My Neurodivergence Led to New Empathy Towards Horses

SECRETS OF THE HORSE: How a diagnosis of AuDHD led to a new degree of empathy towards horses

Contributor·July 21, 2026
Senior woman reaching out and peacefully touching plant - Try a Simple 3 Moments of Joy Exercise to Cultivate Optimism

FIND JOY THROUGH MINDFULNESS: The hidden power of optimism

Jenn Sims·July 13, 2026
Illustration of woman stepping out of birdcage - Step Out of the Comparison Trap and Make Peace With Yourself

FROM A DISTANCE: Recognizing and avoiding the “comparison trap”

Dhara Vijayakumar·July 7, 2026
Cactus growing in yellow mug sitting in cardboard box - Living Like a Cactus in a Box: How I Finally Broke Free

THE CACTUS IN THE BOX: When burnout is the cost of trying to fit in the wrong room

Feon Chau·July 2, 2026
Mother and baby boy outdoors - New Rituals: Finding Peace With My Baby After Birth

AFTER BIRTH: Finding rhythm through new rituals

Stephanie Lechich·June 30, 2026
Young man dancing silly in kitchen - Where Happiness Begins: Calm Yourself in 15 Minutes or Less

CALM THE NERVOUS SYSTEM: How to do so in 15 minutes or less

Joseph DeNicholas·June 25, 2026
Stone angel over entrance of Llotja de Palma - Angelic Imagery: A Jungian Perspective

ANGELS AS NAVIGATORS OF MEANING: A Jungian perspective on symbols and the Inner Guide

George Cassidy Payne·June 23, 2026
Man relaxing and looking out window while sitting at office desk - Why Mindfulness Matters Greatly in the Modern Workplace

MENTAL HEALTH AND MINDFULNESS AT WORK: Building healthier, more resilient teams

Jenn Sims·June 16, 2026
Wooden gates floating in clouds above trees - Energy Gates: 3 Helpful Ways to Control What Passes Through

ENERGY MANAGEMENT: How to control the flow of your energy—even as a sensitive person

Contributor·June 11, 2026
Two young female friends drinking coffee on chairs outdoors - Healthy Self-Alignment: How Mindfulness Can Lead You There

MIND THE GAP: Mindfulness as the practice of living in one piece

Priti Saigal·June 4, 2026
Two senior women, a man and a child spending time outdoors - Get Creative—And More—To Reclaim the Present Moment

RECLAIM YOUR TIME THROUGH PRESENCE: 5 research-backed ways to do so

Kristen Mosier·June 2, 2026
Three kids playing on playground equipment - How Social and Emotional Learning Helps Kids Succeed

SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING: How teaching youth about emotional intelligence promotes happiness and success

Jenn Sims·May 28, 2026
Silhouette of man standing at illuminated opening of cave - Create Your Own Meaningful Grief Ritual in 3 Stages

RITUALS TO MARK LOSS AND DEATH: Create your own in 3 stages

Contributor·May 26, 2026
Runners crossing finish line outdoors - Finish Line: A Blissful Return to Triathlon After 10 Years

10 YEARS AT THE FINISH LINE: But this time, I showed up differently

Feon Chau·May 18, 2026
Four happy young kids sitting on ground outdoors - Positive Psychology: Why It’s So Important for Kids

POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY AND CHILDREN: Why it’s important inside and outside of school

Jenn Sims·May 13, 2026
Buddha face carved into Bodhi tree - Awakened Buddhahood: The Ultimate State of Happiness

HAPPINESS VS. SUFFERING: From a Buddhist perspective, are they really opposites?

Contributor·May 7, 2026
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