MINDFULNESS BLOG

In our recent conversation with Sharon Salzberg—meditation pioneer, co‑founder of Insight Meditation Society, and author of Real Change: Mindfulness to Heal Ourselves and the

In our fast-paced and often overwhelming world, it’s easy to rush through the day without pausing to simply breathe. Yet within each

When I lived as a monk in Thailand, I remember sitting quietly with my teacher one morning after meditation.I was trying so

Turning 48 feels less about age and more about gratitude for presence, connection, and this beautiful shared life. Each birthday has become

On July 19, 2025, the world lost a luminous soul. Joanna Macy, a Buddhist scholar, environmental activist, and beloved teacher, passed peacefully

Pain in meditation isn’t failure — it’s an invitation to deepen your relationship with presence, compassion, and care. One of the most

In this week’s Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, I spoke with Julie Lythcott-Haims, New York Times bestselling author, former Stanford Dean, and TED speaker

True happiness isn’t found in achievement, control, or the constant pursuit of more. It isn’t in checking off goals, accumulating possessions, or

Discover the ancient practice of silence, a simple yet profoundly powerful path to clarity, calm, and mindful awareness. In a world filled

Experience a profound sense of peace in everyday moments through Loch Kelly’s effortless mindfulness approach. Rather than relying on strict routines or

Grateful for Waking Up App by Sam Harris, whose teachings and guided meditations help me live with greater clarity, peace, and awareness.

In the ongoing flow of teaching and mindfulness practice, certain truths continually resurface simple, yet profoundly grounding. They act as gentle guides,

When I first began my mindfulness journey in the monasteries of Thailand and China, I felt a mix of deep inspiration and

In the ongoing flow of teaching and mindfulness practice, certain truths continually resurface simple, yet profoundly grounding. They act as gentle guides,

I recently read Dirtbag Billionaire by David Gelles, and came away deeply inspired not simply by Patagonia’s business success, but by the

Life’s seasons invite stillness. Each week, mindfulness guides us back to what matters, with gentle care and intention.What I Recommend (and Why):

Mindfulness isn’t only a practice — it’s a living inquiry into how we relate to ourselves, others, and the world. Each week,

Mindfulness is a way of meeting life as it unfolds, whether in pain, rest, or wonder. It invites us to slow down,

Mindfulness is not only a path for personal healing, it’s also a way to help others discover peace, clarity, and resilience in

Mindfulness is not just about meditation; it’s about how we meet life’s joys and challenges with awareness, compassion, and courage. This week,

If your body could speak, what would it say? The truth is, it already communicates, through subtle sensations, tension, energy shifts, symptoms,

Mindfulness is more than a practice, it’s a way of living with presence, clarity, and compassion in every moment. Whether you’re just

Trauma is not just about what happened to us, it’s also about the silence, the aloneness, and the lack of safety that

In today’s fast-paced world, many of us struggle to quiet our busy minds. Even those who teach mindfulness or meditation often admit

In today’s always-on world, sleep often feels like a luxury instead of a birthright. Between endless notifications, work demands, and deeper personal

On a cool July morning, as the sun rose over Northern California, I reflected on a simple but profound truth: mindfulness isn’t

In the midst of busy schedules, endless notifications, and life’s constant demands, it’s easy to forget the quiet power of slowing down

Mindfulness has long been taught in community, health and educational centers, monasteries, yoga studios, at an instructor’s personal home or on retreat.