The Pure Present
The celebrated teacher and poet on stripping away labels to reveal hidden insights.
Attention
My New Mantra
A mindfulness practice to “catch” moments hidden in plain sight
The Art of Appreciative Attention
How reading poetry can teach us to stay present with what’s in front of us, on the page and in our lives
Meditation Meditation Month 2023
A Guided Practice for Cultivating Attention
Learn how to break some of the crazy momentum of your day and return to a state of mindfulness.
‘Blindfulness’: How to Avoid Moral and Attentional Licensing
We must remember that mindfulness is not a state but an ongoing action, and the choice to practice is always available
Overwhelmed? Pay Attention
Our natural empathy and compassion arises and we’re able to deeply connect with everyone’s struggles and suffering—including our own.
How to Hone Moral Attention—and Why It’s So Important
A professor uses wisdom from Asian religions to help millennial students regain focus and the benefits that come with it
The Antidote to Boredom
What to do when every day feels the same
Examining Attention
Attention is not just another “function” alongside other cognitive functions. Its ontological status is of something prior to functions and even to things. The kind of attention we bring to bear on the world changes the…
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