The invitation with this practice is to put aside ideas and concepts about differences, shame, fear, survival, and to simply see if you can begin to develop a felt sense of common humanity—that all of us wish for happiness and freedom from suffering.

Steven Hickman is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. He is executive director of the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) and the Founding Director of the UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness, a program of community building, clinical care, professional training, and research. Also author of Self-Compassion for Dummies.

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In today's interconnected yet paradoxically divided world, the path to understanding each other requires more than just good intentions. To truly connect and heal, we need something more: the cultivation of a deeper understanding. The path forward isn't about eliminating differences—it's about building bridges of understanding across them.

In this gentle yet powerful meditation with Shalini Bahl, we experience how we are all shaped by our experiences, fears, and hopes. Deep understanding is like diving below the illuminated surface to deeper waters. By understanding both what floats on the surface and what lies in the depths, we can begin to shift our habitual patterns and make choices that arise from genuine wisdom rather than reactive impulses.

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In a world where change is the only constant, it's easy to feel untethered. This week, mindfulness teacher and Mobius founder Aden Van Noppen invites us to pause, breathe, and explore the grounding power of impermanence.

Through this practice, Aden guides us to reconnect with the breath, an anchor amidst life's ebbs and flows. Each inhale and exhale becomes a gentle reminder of the moment-to-moment shifts in our inner and outer worlds, offering an opportunity to find calm and stability no matter what surrounds us. Whether you're navigating a season of uncertainty or simply seeking a moment of stillness, this meditation encourages us to come back to what roots us, even when everything else feels in motion.

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As we begin a new year, pediatrician, mindfulness teacher, and author Mark Bertin offers us a thoughtful practice to reconnect with our intentions. Mark's meditation gently reminds us that intention-setting isn't just a ritual for January—it's a practice we can revisit anytime, as part of our everyday mindfulness.

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Start your year with clarity and peace. In this episode, mindfulness expert Georgina Miranda guides us through a Meditation to Reset and Let Go. Discover how to release what no longer serves you and connect with your inner wisdom, peace, and freedom.

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This week, we revisit one of our Top 10 Guided Meditations of 2024, led by Nate Klemp, PhD. Nate, a founding partner at Mindful and the co-author of The 80/80 Marriage, brings us a powerful practice to help expand our perspective.

In the hustle and stress of daily life, it's easy for our focus to narrow, locking us into a tight, "soda straw" view of the world. This can make challenges feel larger than life, leaving little room for possibility or ease. Nate's meditation invites us to shift our perspective—to move from this contracted view to a panoramic awareness.

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This week, we're revisiting one of our Top 10 Guided Meditations of 2024, led by Carley Hauck. This meditation is an invitation to notice the emotions that arise during difficult moments, to meet them without judgment, and to hold them with tenderness.

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This week, Jenée Johnson invites us to come home to our hearts during the holiday season. Through a simple heart-centered practice, we'll focus on our breath, cultivate calm and appreciation, and create space to rest and renew. This meditation helps us honor the season's challenges and beauty while finding strength in self-love and care. We're also celebrating the revival of Mindful Magazine with a special giveaway for our podcast listeners. Mindful Premium gives you a full year of access to the print magazine, plus our complete digital library of articles, meditations, courses, and more.

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This week, Melli O'Brien guides us in a practice that invites us to pause and reconnect with the simplicity of being. In the midst of life's noise and distractions, this meditation creates space to step back and truly listen. By exploring the sensations of the body, the natural rhythm of the breath, and the sounds surrounding us, we're reminded that peace is found in awareness, not in controlling what's around us.

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This week, we're bringing back a past episode from Dr. Mark Bertin, and it couldn't come at a better time. As the holiday season ramps up—whether it's preparing for the celebrations ahead or simply managing the hustle and bustle—it's easy to feel caught up in the stress of planning, perfection, and endless to-do lists. This meditation is a chance to pause, take a breath, and let go of any unrealistic expectations we we may be carrying.

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