The intersection of contemplative science and positive psychology has garnered increasing attention as scholars and practitioners seek integrative ...

The latest wave of AI-powered wellness tools is blending traditional mindfulness methods like journaling and meditation with emerging practices such as walking yoga. New open-source and commercial ...

A growing body of research is highlighting the benefits of non-medication mental health approaches such as mindfulness, nature-based activities, and social connection. Studies show these strategies ...

Imagine being asked to sit alone in a quiet room for 15 minutes with nothing to do—no phone, no music, no external distraction. In a well-known 2014 study, many participants found that task so ...

Life gets busy, especially in college. Even with all this activity, you have the power to discover calm and clarity. Practicing mindfulness can help you make the most of every moment and truly thrive.

It’s been over a year, and fans are still grieving the monumental loss of David Lynch. But there’s a spark of hope that we may get to dive into one of the legendary creator’s most mysterious ...

Anyone who works in a “helping profession” can experience compassion fatigue — physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, even first responders. Every specialty is vulnerable, from palliative ...

From Rome to Philadelphia, religious leaders are raising their voices against the Trump administration's immigration policies, saying that what's happening does not reflect a core teaching shared ...

Ever since I was introduced to mindfulness, I have contemplated the image of the monk spending his days meditating in a cave deep in the foothills of the Himalayas. It seems like enlightenment might ...

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Source: Chelsea Gates/Unsplash Disclaimer: I am biased about mindfulness. Yes, entering a monastery and learning mindfulness from a well-known Burmese teacher changed the direction of my life in a ...