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• Attention Is Our Original and Shared Vocation

  18-10-2026 00:39 via Mindful
  
  A reflection on the late poet Mary Oliver, and what her work modeled for us and asks of us now.The post Attention Is Our Original and Shared Vocation appeared first on Mindful.
  
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• What a Screen-Free Day Is Really Like: A Digital Detox, Minus the Guilt

  24-10-2026 15:40 via Mindful
  
  What is a screen-free day really like? Mindful contributor Anne Cobham reflects on one day without screens, the restless middle, and what showed up once the phone was out of reach.
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• Why You Sometimes Feel More Anxious After Making the Right Decision

  24-10-2026 00:13 via Mindful
  
  You finally picked the job offer, chose the apartment, or committed to the relationship. So why does your stomach still feel like it's in knots?
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• But I Don’t Remember It That Way

  21-10-2026 23:07 via Mindful
  
  What estranged parents and children need to know about memory, harm, and the limitations of our personal stories.
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• Thaddaeus Washington: A Music-Based Meditation for Rest & Relaxation

  20-10-2026 22:12 via Mindful
  
  Teacher and founder of MIND Music Thaddaeus Washington leads a music-based guided meditation to help you rest your mind, body, and heart.
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• The Thing Your Friends Don’t Tell You About Being Single

  20-10-2026 19:15 via Mindful
  
  Time on your own can teach you steadiness, awareness, and self-compassion, so you bring your whole self into your next relationship.
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• My Journey to Mindfulness

  16-10-2026 05:33 via Mindful
  
  October’s Teacher of the Month is a new voice to Mindful: musician Thaddaeus Washington. As a Toledo-based artist and founder of MIND Music, Thadd sees music as medicine and offers his original compositions as meditative practices.
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• Why Can’t We Rest Anymore? 

  16-10-2026 01:17 via Mindful
  
  We have more technological assistance with daily tasks, more self-care, and more sedentary hours than any previous generation. So why are we still so exhausted? And what do we actually need to help us feel restored?The post Why Can’t We Rest Anymore?  appeared first on Mindful.
  
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• The Power of the Pause: A Simple Way to Begin Your Practice of Not Reacting

  14-10-2026 21:16 via Mindful
  
  One of the core principles of mindfulness is learning the practice of not reacting to everything that's going on inside and around us. But where do we begin?The post The Power of the Pause: A Simple Way to Begin Your Practice of Not Reacting appeared first on Mindful.
  
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• Jörg Sprave: A Guided Forest Bathing Meditation

  14-10-2026 16:27 via Mindful
  
  Teacher and founder of Treeming.org Jörg Sprave leads a guided meditation to introduce listeners to the ancient practice of shinrin-yoku (forest bathing).The post Jörg Sprave: A Guided Forest Bathing Meditation appeared first on Mindful.
  
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• Garden Meditation: A Simple Outdoor Practice for Presence and Awe

  14-10-2026 01:02 via Mindful
  
  Garden meditation is a simple way to turn time outdoors into a mindfulness practice—no garden required. Here's how to start, even from a balcony or park bench.
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• When the Mind Won’t Slow Down, Let the Forest Set the Pace

  09-10-2026 16:14 via Mindful
  
  What the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku ("forest bathing") can teach us about attention, emotional well-being, and finding moments of quiet in a world that rarely stops.
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• Belonging Begins in the Body

  07-10-2026 02:50 via Mindful
  
  Jay Pitter, author of the forthcoming book Black Public Joy, offers placemaking concepts and practices for cultivating a healthy sense of connection with ourselves and the outside world.
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• Caverly Morgan: A Meditation for Unconditional Love When You’re Struggling

  07-10-2026 00:31 via Mindful
  
  In this guided meditation, Caverly Morgan invites us to move beyond “positive thinking” in difficult moments and instead tap into a deep well of unconditional love for ourselves
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• 3 Simple Ways to Reconnect With Nature (Even If You Live in the City)

  05-10-2026 17:56 via Mindful
  
  If the closest you get to nature is an image on your screen saver, science recommends getting a better dose of green. Here are three ways inspired by urban garden designers.
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• Meditation for People Whose Minds Are Never Quiet

  02-10-2026 12:29 via Mindful
  
  For people living with conditions like generalized anxiety disorder, PTSD, or OCD, traditional meditation techniques are often a source of additional stress, not relaxation. Tech career coach and mental health advocate Dr. Kyle Elliott offers guidance for those whose minds don't settle when they try to meditate.
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• Healing Breath: A Mindfulness Practice for Communities Navigating Trauma, Loss, and Uncertainty

  01-10-2026 02:30 via Mindful
  
  Mindfulness does not require that we feel calm all the time, or even try to feel calm. This healing breath practice from monthly contributing teacher Rose Felix Cratsley is a place to return to when fear and grief feel overwhelming.The post Healing Breath: A Mindfulness Practice for Communities Navigating Trauma, Loss, and Uncertainty appeared first on Mindful.
  
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• What’s Happening in Your Nervous System When You Feel “Aligned”

  30-09-2026 23:06 via Mindful
  
  People often talk about "frequency" as though it's something mysterious we can tap into. But what if some of what we are noticing is connected to the state of our nervous system in real time?The post What’s Happening in Your Nervous System When You Feel “Aligned” appeared first on Mindful.
  
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• Shamash Alidina: “Beginner’s Mind” Walking Meditation

  30-09-2026 02:02 via Mindful
  
  Shamash Alidina guides a walking meditation to cultivate "beginner's mind" and experience even familiar routes with new curiosity and wonder.
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• The Key to Raising Resilient Kids

  29-09-2026 18:06 via Mindful
  
  Teaching children how to bounce back from adversity starts with modeling our own mistakes and how we forgive ourselves for them. This expert Q&A with Sharon Salzberg, Dr. Chris Willard, and Dr. Mark Bertin explores what it means to go through the muck instead of around.
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• The Power of Beginner’s Mind

  25-09-2026 02:46 via Mindful
  
  How noticing what’s new with a "beginner's mind" can ease mental fatigue, and help you reconnect with everyday wonder.
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• Failing on All Fronts

  21-09-2026 23:42 via Mindful
  
  Why practice mindfulness if it isn’t going to guarantee sleep, remove anxiety, and be a fast track to weight loss? Teacher Elaine Smookler explores the disappointment we face when we look to a mindfulness practice to help us escape the human experience, rather than building the capacity to welcome whatever comes and goes as a teacher.
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• Vinny Ferraro: Directing Compassion Toward Ourselves

  20-09-2026 20:50 via Mindful
  
  Vinny Ferraro guides a meditation to meet yourself and whatever you're holding in the moment with kindness and understanding.The post Vinny Ferraro: Directing Compassion Toward Ourselves appeared first on Mindful.
  
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• Mental Fitness is Replacing Mindfulness—But is That a Problem?

  17-09-2026 17:14 via Mindful
  
  The rise of “mental fitness” and optimization-focused tools is reframing mindfulness as performance rather than awareness. But is that really an issue?
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• The Circuitous Path of an Unexpected Meditation Teacher

  15-09-2026 19:16 via Mindful
  
  Mellow Elephant founder and former English teacher Billy Rosenbeck shares how he became a champion of meditation, found work in prisons and package stores, and made a movie along the way.
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• Mark Bertin: A Guided Walking Meditation to Meet Uncertainty with Compassion

  14-09-2026 02:48 via Mindful
  
  When we're facing the unknown, our thoughts and emotions often go into overdrive and we lose sight of being kind to ourselves. Mark Bertin reminds us that we are not alone and offers a practice to work with uncertainty.The post Mark Bertin: A Guided Walking Meditation to Meet Uncertainty with Compassion appeared first on Mindful.
  
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• Our Practice Starts With Ourselves—But It Doesn’t End There

  10-09-2026 01:24 via Mindful
  
  September’s Teacher of the Month Mark Bertin offers a reflection on why we practice at all, and how our commitment to staying present has a ripple effect on our whole lives.The post Our Practice Starts With Ourselves—But It Doesn’t End There appeared first on Mindful.
  
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• Uncovering Our Inherent Wholeness: A Conversation with Janice Martellucci of Peace in Schools

  09-09-2026 20:33 via Mindful
  
  Peace In Schools Executive Director Janice Martellucci discusses the benefits of incorporating intentional, evidence-based mindfulness training into regular school curriculum, and the far-reaching value of simply equipping kids to meet and love themselves.The post Uncovering Our Inherent Wholeness: A Conversation with Janice Martellucci of Peace in Schools appeared first on Mindful.
  
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• Janice Martellucci: Meditation for Transitions

  09-09-2026 17:59 via Mindful
  
  Whether you’re letting go of the old, embracing the new, or both, this meditation is perfect for meeting transition with curiosity and care.
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• How to Shift Mental Gears: 10 Ways to Build Resilience

  04-09-2026 23:26 via Mindful
  
  If we view challenges as stressful setbacks, there's an opportunity to shift our perspective and grow from our experiences.The post How to Shift Mental Gears: 10 Ways to Build Resilience appeared first on Mindful.
  
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