Fortunately my loved one survived the health crisis, and in the days that followed, my experience in the ICU caused me to reflect once again on the nature of anger—to become more keenly aware of anger in myself and in others. Anger causes so much suffering in our personal relationships and in our society. Its effects range from spats with our spouse to wars between nations. Our own anger causes suffering to others, often those we love most, and their anger causes us suffering....

After decades of crippling challenges, civic leaders in Flint are leading the way in bringing mindfulness into the work of rebuilding a resilient, healthy community. Just last week, over 100 people from government, business, education, healthcare, and philanthropy participated in a groundbreaking mindfulness-based training program for civic leaders. Their goal is to develop collaborative and innovative leadership skills to bring about a flourishing community. Mindful Cities is Playing a Vital Role At Mindful, we are working directly with Flint to help make this happen through our Mindful Cities Initiative, a project of the Foundation for a Mindful Society....

It happened many years ago. We were exiting a chemistry class together, and he was teasing me…mercilessly. I repeatedly asked him to stop, but he wouldn’t. Rather than shrugging it off, though, I hit him hard on the arm. Both of us were shocked, but only I was left feeling shame, too. I know I’m not the only one who has let anger get the best of them only to regret it afterwards....

Are you already planning on making dinner tonight? Perfect! Just print off these super cute printables {below} to go with it, and you have yourself an instant date night. Yep, it’s that easy! Sometimes life gets crazy and we don’t always have time to plan or prepare something super fancy, but it’s the little things that mean the most. Just a few minutes of your time can change your usual, normal dinner routine into a night of fun and flirting with your sweetie in your very own at-home restaurant!...

Thanksgiving time is always chaotic {at least it is around my house}. It seems like there is always a million things to do and intimacy with my man doesn’t usually take the top spot on my long list of things to do. Not this year! It’s time to ‘SPICE’ that ol’ hum-drum romance up with this new Thanksgiving bedroom game! Whoot! Are you excited yet? Uh-huh… now I got your attention!...

If you ever wondered how to pull off curtain bangs on curly hair or aren’t sure how to ask or style this look, we’re breaking it all down for you. Keep scrolling to find out everything you need to know about curly hair curtain bangs. Your Guide to Curtain Bangs for Curly Hair From learning what exactly curtain bangs are and how to ask for them to styling advice and inspo, scroll for your guide to curtain bangs for curly hair....

You might also want to check out Dan’s article “What I Learned Writing Focus” here on Mindful.org. For more on meditation and focus, you might want to read “Meditation: A Practical Way to Retrain Attention,” where Dan talks about how meditation can help us “flex” the different muscles of attention. And if you’re looking for more ways to develop focus, try this 9-minute sensory focus practice from Dan’s new audiobook, Cultivating Focus: Techniques for Excellence....

The many mindfulness teachers and advocates who encouraged us to start Mindful—and whom we represent in everything we do—believe mindfulness is an inherent human capability that belongs to anyone irrespective of race, creed, gender, you name it. It is our birthright. What is it exactly? Since it’s a quality of mind, it’s not easy (or even desirable) to have a single, agreed-upon-by-everybody, one-size-fits-all definition. Mindful’s definition says that mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us....

Day 16, can you believe we are over halfway?! Time FLIES when you’re having fun, huh?! MATERIALS NEEDED: Nothing! LOVE CHALLENGE – DAY 16: Small things really can make a BIG difference! Something as simple as downloading a fun new song for your spouse or dedicating your favorite, new love song to them can make their day SO much brighter! And the best part: all you have to do is grab your credit card and you are SET!...

Does Lemon Juice Bleach Hair? If you’ve been wondering whether or not adding lemon to your hair will bleach and lighten it, we’re here to give you the answers. This “hair hack” has been practiced by so many women over countless summers, but is it really doing anything? And if so, what is it doing to your strands to bring about that lighter shade? We consider this one a half-myth. No, lemon juice will not change your hair color alone....

To explain, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders (DSM-5), which is scheduled for publication in May 2013 by the American Pyschiatric Association (APA), presents two major classification changes to depression and children’s mental health. First, the APA proposes that grief reactions that last longer than two weeks may be diagnosed as depression. Changes to children’s mental health includes re-drawing the boundaries of attention deficit hyperactive disorder. The APA also proposes the creation of a new disorder called disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, which is characterized by recurrent temper tantrums....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. A huge shout-out to Carisa from Messes to Memories for such ADORABLE designs! We couldn’t have done it without her! Our practically done-for-you alphabet cards are easy to assemble and oh-so-fun! Begin by printing and cutting each card and you are well on your way to a deck of delight. To make this booklet all come together, be sure to grab a great quality paper cutter and nice cardstock....

Short hair, such as pixie cuts, a stacked bob or even a baby ’fro, may sometimes give us a serious case of style inertia, especially when dolling up. Below, we list some of the ways you can work around that short length without sacrificing the details of your cut and, most importantly, you’ll slay with these short formal hairstyles: All-Occasion Winter Formal Hairstyles for Short Hair 1. Half-Up Beehive: Great for: proms, charity balls...

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Every morning it’s the same routine… Am I right? As a mother of 3 kiddos myself, I’ve learned the extreme VALUE of those 10 minutes I have for myself each morning. If I want to feel ready for the day and like I can handle whatever comes my way, then the effort I put in during those crucial 10 minutes HAS to be worth it!...

Happy first day of fall!! Are you as excited as I am?! I think I’ve been looking forward to fall since last fall. lol. I love it! The colorful leaves, the comfy sweaters, the perfect cuddle weather, and… pumpkin spice everything! With the anticipation of the holidays too, it’s just such a fun time of year! {Especially now that we have a new little one to enjoy it with.} So in honor of the first official day of fall, I thought I would gather up some of my favorite fall must-haves for you!...

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. We could not have made this adult and kids movie night idea a reality without the amazing design skills of Carisa from Messes to Memories! She put the perfect touch on all of our printables and we couldn’t be more grateful! Family Movie Night Invitation There’s no better way to get everyone excited for a little movie-themed family time than with our oh-so-adorable Movie Night Invite!...

In our home, each year we decide on a theme and run with it! The whole day including activities, food, gifts, etc. all revolve around the theme. I might go a little overboard… but this is one way I love to make Father’s Day special. And my hubby loves the surprise! Some of Scott’s favorites were the Aladdin themed and the Lego-themed days and I’m sure he’ll remember them for a long time (the kids sure do)....

The following version of the S.T.O.P. practice will help you reclaim your sense of balance and strength to follow through with the task at hand, whether you’re surrounded by strangers or people you know. Again, S.T.O.P. stands for Stop, Take a breath, Observe, and Proceed. Try it now. Stop: Begin by taking a pause and giving yourself permission to stop what you’re doing. This is your special time to listen in and nurture yourself....

Congratulations on celebrating your first anniversary together! Every year that you have been married is worth celebrating! Your anniversary is the perfect chance to remember the day you committed to be each other’s partners through life. There is no question that completing your first year together is worthy of a celebration and a special gift, but what? No worries – we have got you covered! With this First Anniversary Kit, we have 3 complete first anniversary gift ideas that are perfect for a first anniversary PLUS we have over a dozen links to additional gift ideas and suggestions for celebrating your special day!...