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Is Mindfulness a Luxury Belief?
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By Mo Edjlali, Founder and CEO, Mindful Leader; Author, Open MBSR
The Buddha was born Siddhartha Gautama, a prince surrounded by opulence. His father constructed an elaborate cocoon of luxury around him, deliberately shielding him from witnessing suffering. Only when he ventured beyond the palace walls did he encounter the realities of illness, aging, and death that most humans confront daily.
This origin story contains an uncomfortable parallel to our modern mind…
March Monthly Newsletter
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Celebrating 5 Years as the World’s #1 MBSR Provider - 50% Off Special! Hello Mindful Leaders, Could mindfulness be swept away by political agendas? Could online-facilitated mindfulness sessions really deliver anxiety relief in just a few weeks, and how does years of meditation affect your brain's resting networks even when you're not practicing? Is your mindfulness practice actually making your anger worse? Prefer to listen to articles? Make sure to check out our new AI generated audi… |
The On-Off Switch
By Piero Falci, Mindful Leader MBSR Instructor
“Show up and choose to be present. Pay attention to what has heart and meaning. Tell the truth without blame or judgment. Be open to outcome, not attached to outcome.”
~ Angeles Arrien
When I talk about mindfulness I like to make a distinction between mindfulness meditation and mindful living, or what some teachers refer to as formal and informal meditation.
If we compare mindfulness to a sport, then mindfulness meditation is the practice and mi…
Celebrating 5 Years as the World’s #1 MBSR Provider - 50% Off Special!
A Mindful Celebration: 50% Off MBSR for 5 Months!
Raise your (herbal tea) mug with us—this month, we’re celebrating 5 incredible years of offering Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) at Mindful Leader! Thanks to YOU, our amazing community, we’ve become the #1 provider of MBSR in the world, teaching 331 classes to 6,137 participants with an average rating of 4.8/5. Wow, right?
To mark this milestone and share the love, we’re rolling out a special offer that’s as rejuvenating as a deep,…
Mindful Anger: 5 Steps to Turn Fury to Focus
By The Mindful Leader Team
In today's climate, anger permeates our society. Political divisions run deep, fueling fear and resentment. Leaders face the challenge of navigating this volatile environment, where emotions can ignite like wildfire. Yet, traditional mindfulness practices often treat anger as a fleeting thought—something to observe and release. This approach may work for emotions like anxiety or doubt, but for anger, it's a mismatch. Anger isn't a passing cloud; it's a wildfire. Smoth…
March Research Round-Up
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By The Mindful Leader Team
Do long-term meditators' brains function differently even when they're not meditating? After just one session, can first-time meditators show measurable changes in deep brain regions? Could mindfulness-based self-help interventions provide rapid relief for anxiety and depression? Might mindfulness training help reduce opioid cravings in patients receiving medication treatment? And what happens when you combine humor with traditional mind…
Executive Order: Mindfulness Canceled
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By Mo Edjlali, Founder and CEO, Mindful Leader; Author, Open MBSR
Imagine waking up to the news that a sweeping executive order has shut down all government-funded mindfulness programs. Schools, federal agencies, the military, and public health institutions must immediately cease mindfulness initiatives. No more resilience programs for veterans. No more meditation training in workplaces. No more research funding for mindfulness in clinical settings.
Sounds dysto…
February Monthly Newsletter
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Hello Mindful Leaders, Are we in the early innings of the AI revolution or the early innings of the greatest mental health crisis in human history? What does the latest research say about digital meditation, mindfulness for OCD, online mindfulness programs, and the perceived effectiveness of workplace mental health programs? How can mission-driven professionals sustain their well-being and avoid burnout while making an impact? Curious about what articles stood out over the last 30 days… |
Creating Well-Being While Well-Doing: How to Take Care of Yourself While Changing the World
Session Summary
At the 2024 Mindful Leader Summit, Meico Marquette Whitlock, a digital wellness expert and mindfulness facilitator, led a powerful session on sustaining well-being while making an impact in mission-driven work. The session explored practical strategies for avoiding burnout, staying connected to purpose, and integrating well-being into daily routines.
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The Mindful Change Maker Spheres of Impact: Whitlock emphasized the importance of prioritizing personal wel…
February Research Round-Up
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By The Mindful Leader Team
This month's roundup brings us fascinating new insights into the role of mindfulness and digital interventions in our daily lives. Can a simple meditation app really make a meaningful difference in employee stress levels? What hope do mindfulness-based approaches offer for those struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder when traditional treatments fall short? Does being naturally mindful actually help us cope better with life's daily…