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This posts describes the foundations of mindfulness as we aspire to practice them, both in our personal lives and in our nonprofit itself.

Carving out time to meditate in this busy world of ours is never easy. Our students often ask us whether multiple shorter or fewer longer meditations are better. Our short answer usually is: “While you are working on establishing a meditation practice, you will receive more benefits by doing shorter meditations daily than one or two longer ones a week.” The full answer is more complicated. It is not just the length of a meditation that influences its effectiveness, your capac

Along Highway 1, just south of San Francisco, you can find the town of Pacifica, my home for many years, where we enjoyed a wonderful community and closeness to the Pacific Ocean. What enthralled me more than anything about living there, though, was the infinite expanse of water welcoming me back time and time again. In astonishment at its sparkling blue vastness, my heart would expand and my breath would catch for a moment. I would simultaneously feel very present and be awa

Grief is not only about what we’ve lost, but can also be about losing the future we once imagined—and healing begins when that loss is witnessed with presence and compassion, rather than rushed or reframed. This way, we can find meaning again and gently return to a sense of wholeness.

This post explores the "hidden secrets" of the breath - how it can provide a hint at a pathway to happiness.

Journaling supports mindfulness by helping you slow down, observe your thoughts and emotions with clarity, and respond with greater awareness instead of reacting automatically.

“Art awakens a sense of “real” by establishing an intimate relationship between our inner being and the universe at large, bringing us a consciousness of deep joy.” (Tagore)

What is embodiment and what role does it play in the world of mindfulness.

Curiosity: making it a daily practice helps us develop flexibility and can move us into a space where we can learn to become more comfortable beyond what we are usually comfortable with. This can significantly reduce feelings of anxiety.

Imagine's loving-kindness meditations invite us to rest in an open, nonjudgmental presence, extending compassion from ourselves outward to all beings and reconnecting with our shared humanity.