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  • Mindful

    Raising Happy Children In Challenging Times

    Happiness in children is not about pushing difficulties aside or chasing good feelings. It is a learnable skill, a capacity to hold life’s ups and downs with authenticity…

    Apr 21, 2026

  • Rick Hanson

    Love the World

    We already know our brains are wired to avoid harm, seek rewards, and attach to others. But what if a fourth fundamental drive is emerging, one that calls…

    Apr 21, 2026

  • Greater Good

    Can Chatbots Really Relieve Loneliness?

    Chatbots are available around the clock, designed to listen, and trained to respond with empathy. So why can’t they do what a text from a stranger can?

    Apr 21, 2026

  • Live Happy

    Why Your Walking Buddy Might Be Your Best Wellness Tool

    The intersection of movement and social engagement creates a powerful synergy that supports both cognitive function and emotional well-being.

    Apr 21, 2026

  • Happier Meditation

    How Nature Changes the Mind

    Spending time outdoors does more than refresh the body — it can quietly unlock a state of mind that meditation teacher Diana Winston calls “natural awareness,” a calm,…

    Apr 19, 2026

  • Mindful

    How Present-Moment Awareness Can Make Life More Meaningful

    Most of us spend nearly half our waking hours lost in thought about the past or future. Research confirms this mental wandering is one of the biggest drains…

    Apr 16, 2026

  • Greater Good

    Why Forgiving Ourselves Feels So Hard and What Helps?

    Forgiving oneself is often more difficult than forgiving others because our mistakes can clash with our fundamental sense of identity.

    Apr 15, 2026

  • Mindful

    A Meditation to Create Inner Balance in the Face of Change

    Change is constant, and staying grounded through it takes more than willpower. Susan Bauer-Wu introduces equanimity as a quality that is both stable and receptive, combining an understanding…

    Apr 14, 2026

  • Mindful

    How Writing Three Lines of Poetry Can Open Your Heart

    On a rainy evening, sitting quietly at his desk, writer Rashid Hughes found himself moved to write haiku, and in doing so discovered that three simple lines of…

    Apr 13, 2026

  • Greater Good

    Can Adults Learn to Be Playful Again?

    We tend to outgrow play as life gets serious. However, this article suggests reclaiming it may be key to creativity, connection, and wellbeing.

    Apr 10, 2026