Browsing: Mindfulness

As someone who has been sober for 26 years, and in my work as a recovery coach, I’ve come to understand there is more to recovery…

Several years ago, I experienced what at the time I did not realize was the beginning of a life-changing journey into chronic illness. It started with noticing…

Jane Fonda did not come to Spirit Rock to offer comfort.She came to invite attention toward what we’re inheriting, what we’re losing, and what we still…

While the challenges of mindfulness practices are real, research confirms that mindfulness can also be helpful in preventing relapses into depression and reduce healthcare visits.Willoughby Britton,…

The Connection Between Presence and KnowingThe sitting practice of meditation is a powerful means to get to know yourself, to introduce yourself to yourself. Meditation is…

You’re awake, and the time on your nightstand shows 3:33 a.m. There’s no reason to be awake, but your mind has other ideas. Some nights it…

In June 2023 New York Mayor Eric Adams announced a new policy that would go into effect that fall. Every morning every public school student would…

Last spring, I struggled to finish my most recent book, Happy Relationships: 25 Buddhist Practices to Transform Your Connection with Your Partner, Family, and Friends. I…

You’ve probably heard that mindfulness reduces stress levels. But how does it help? Shamash Alidina shares the research—plus, a meditation you can turn to anytime. You’ve…

“`html Nowadays, distractions are everywhere, like the very air we breathe, with endless streams of information just a click away. Every time I launch my Edge…