I can't predict the future or change the past, but I can control how I react. That's what meditation taught me.

Life can be stressful (understatement of the century?). Between wrangling your morning commute, chipping away at your never-ending to-do list, and somehow maintaining a semblance of work-life balance, ...

At this point, recounting the benefits of meditation is akin to singing the praises of the sun or Birkenstocks or chocolate cake. The jury is back, and meditation kind of rules. But if you're just ...

‘With regular meditation, the complex networks in our brain that control our emotional responses and executive functioning can be rewired.’Illustration: Carmen Casado/The Guardian But an empty mind is ...

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Even in retirement, you can have a lot on your plate. Maybe your schedule is full of doctor appointments and family visits. Or, you have a busy calendar of social meetups and exercise classes. Do you ...

Meditation is among the most powerful practices that involve training attention and awareness to help you achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state. According to experts, meditation is a way ...

I recently wrote about obstacles to meditation, and how to overcome them. Some readers asked for instructions on how to get started. The good news is that it's extremely simple: You set an intention ...