Saying goodbye to people you like is an inevitable part of life. Your job when you do it is to meet that physical ending with acceptance, and bring awareness to the legacy of the other that endures within you. And then to keep your heart open and soft.
Read MoreNeurobiological research supports longstanding theories about the importance of attunement with others, especially in early life. A recent study hints that it may keep dementia at bay, too.
Read MoreBetween 15% and 30% of the U.S. population feels lonely chronically. Here I cover the causes and effects of loneliness, and the latest methods of working with it. Mindfulness meditation has a lot in common with them, so there's yet another reason to start meditating.
Read MoreJudging by the internet, humans have an insatiable appetite for numbered lists (and small animals). As fun and informative as list posts can be, they can also reinforce unhealthy habits and thoughts, and impair your long-term happiness.
Read MoreMindfulness meditation can seem full of riddles. If practicing it involves accepting the way things are, then why would I practice in the first place? And how can it help me if I'm not supposed to try to change anything? Read on, and I'll try to clear it up for you.
Read MoreSelf-sufficiency is often necessary in day-to-day life, but to achieve your full human potential you also need deeper presence and connection with people. It may be the best gift you can give to either of you.
Read MoreOne of the most common misconceptions about mindful awareness is that it means trying to abolish thinking. If you try to cultivate it with that goal, you'll miss out on the beauty of the practice. You don't need to trade one for the other.
Read MoreHow you construct your life story affects how you feel about yourself and the world, and having a story of redemption can do wonders for your well-being. And you overcome obstacles and achieve victories all the time—you just may need to look for them.
Read MoreWe're often absent from the experience of our lives for long stretches. When you bring mindful awareness to the present moment, you'll see the richness you've been missing, and extract more living from your life.
Read MoreMany people, even those who seem successful, feel burned out, stuck, and unfulfilled on the inside. They long for meaning, purpose, and deep happiness—something more than fleeting pleasure. Here's how to do it, even if you're worried that it's too late.
Read MoreCheck out my free 28-page guide. You'll discover how to leave behind feelings of burnout and stagnation and start feeling energized, empowered, and fulfilled.
You can start thriving from the inside out, right now, and it has to do with science, not metaphysics. (And there's more to it than "work-life balance.")
