Blogfulness

During this season when we're preparing for the year ahead, what if we acknowledged that there's only so much we can prepare for? What if, i

Above it all is awareness, our mindful presence in the midst of the muddiness of life, laughing as it splatters our face. This is equanimity

If you're feeling reactive these days, you're not alone. Carving out a space between stimulus and response, through a mindfulness practice,

Our students may be back in school, but the deep emotional impact of prolonged social isolation is just beginning to reveal itself. This pra

As we bring our summer stories together in one place, allow yourself to gather energy and vibrance for the coming year, forming a steady, ca

The newness of the world reveals itself to us when we're open to it. This blog post allows us to encounter the world free from dressing, dra

As we awaken from our COVID slumber, reflect on routines and habits that have held you captive, and align your life with your values. After

A year of strain on our mental health has created inevitable cracks in our lives. Open a space to heal with this guided practice.

Gratitude isn't just a feel-good exercise. Years of research document its effect on many attributes of well-being, from better immune functi

While we can't always feel joyful, we can open ourselves to more moments of joy through a careful cultivation of our attention.

Though many people think "mindfulness" is about the mind, the core of the practice, and of our encounter with the world, is in our bodies.

This week Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder. I heard a story on the radio today that led with something like this: “A flood of police...

With the tragic killing of Daunte Wright this week, I’ve been seeing the words “white supremacy” come up in media coverage more often....

Last week, I talked about loving-kindness meditation, and offered a basic practice at the end of the blog post. This week’s post builds...

There are lots of reasons to worry right now. There are also lots of reasons not to worry. As I watch a row of forsythia bushes turn...

Last week, I talked about how mindfulness is the practice that makes time for itself. Which is all well and good once you have an...

Wait! You might not be a fan of the Marvel Universe. This post is still for you. You might not subscribe to Disney+ (which, to me, is...

When’s the last time you saw a movie in a theater? Gathered freely with friends? Went shopping for clothes? (And I don’t mean at a place whe

What if we sought understanding through empathy, connection through compassion?

You can literally change your mind. Well, I guess what I mean is you can change your brain. It’s called neuroplasticity, and it’s...