(You’re not meditating wrong either)

Somewhere along the way, we picked up the idea that meditation is supposed to feel like floating on a still lake at sunrise. No thoughts. No tension. No noise. Just blissful silence.

And if that happens? Beautiful.

But here’s the twist: if your mind is calm, you’re not meditating right.
And if your mind is chaotic, you’re not meditating wrong.

In fact, calm isn’t proof of success. Chaos isn’t proof of failure. Neither guarantees anything about how “well” you’re pr…

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina offered breathtaking displays of speed, strength, and precision. The world watched skiers hurtle down icy slopes, figure skaters spin midair, and athletes push the limits of balance and endurance.

But beneath the spectacle lies something quieter and far more transferable to our everyday lives.

Elite athletes, at their best, embody presence, focus, resilience, and the ability to begin again. They also embody something we sometimes overlook: the power of ch…

As the year comes to a close, it’s a perfect moment to pause and revisit some of the ideas, practices, and reflections we’ve explored together in Mindful Monday. From discovering the foundations of mindfulness to exploring habits, intentions, and the rhythms of the holiday season, each edition offered a chance to notice, reflect, and engage with the present moment in new ways. Here’s a look back at the past months and the themes that guided our practice.

March 2025 Mindful Mondays

• March 17 — Found…

2025 brought a rich collection of reflections, practices, and explorations designed to help us slow down, notice simple moments, and cultivate presence. From embracing the quiet rhythms of nature to exploring forgiveness, mindful eating, and the science of habit change, these offerings invite us to pause, reflect, and return to what truly matters.

Below is a curated list of articles and community offerings, a place to revisit your favorites, discover what you may have missed, and carry forward id…

“There is no love without forgiveness, and there is no forgiveness without love.”
~Bryant H. McGill

The holidays can be a deeply meaningful time, filled with light, connection, and celebration. For many, this season brings joy, comfort, and nostalgia. Yet for others—and often for most of us in different ways—it also stirs complex emotions. As we gather with family, reconnect with friends, and reflect on the year gone by, the season can stir old wounds and bring unresolved tensions to light. We may…

"True reconciliation is never cheap, for it is based on forgiveness which is costly. Forgiveness … depends on an acknowledgment of what was done wrong, and therefore on disclosure of the truth. You cannot forgive what you do not know."
~Desmond Tutu

In the United States, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November each year. It is a holiday steeped in history, ritual, reflection, and pain. For many, it is a time to gather with loved ones, share a meal, and express gratitude. Yet…

Mindfulness shows up in countless ways—in our relationships, work, creativity, and moments of quiet insight. Modern Mindfulness is a space to celebrate the many ways mindfulness weaves into everyday life.

"Community is a place where we can experience love, acceptance, and a sense of belonging."
~ Attributed to Brian Solis

Fall

Offered to the community by Jenny Smith

As summer turns to fall
I sense a trepidation
and resistance to it all.
The air that cools my skin.
Long sleeves and pants.
Daylight that shr…

What is a Feeling Tone?

Each moment carries a feeling tone — a subtle, often unnoticed sense of pleasant, unpleasant, or neutral that colors each and every moment of our experience. Feeling tones exist on a spectrum from highly unpleasant to highly pleasant, with most moments landing somewhere in between, in the realm of neutral. Feeling tones are the quiet tipping points of our mood, shaping the direction of our attention and our emotional responses, often before we even realize it (if we realiz…

Mindfulness shows up in countless ways—in our relationships, work, creativity, and moments of quiet insight. Modern Mindfulness is a space to celebrate the many ways mindfulness weaves into everyday life.

"Community is a place where we can experience love, acceptance, and a sense of belonging."
~ Attributed to Brian Solis

Time to BE

Offered to the community by Kara Marziali

“Every creative endeavor offers me the opportunity to pause and make space for mindfulness. In particular, collage art allows me…

In our fast-paced, hyper-connected world, silence can feel like a luxury, and stillness, almost revolutionary. Yet, more and more people are discovering that true rest and clarity don’t require expensive getaways or remote mountaintop retreat centers. Enter the live online silent mindfulness retreat: a modern twist on an ancient practice, now accessible from the comfort of your home.

What Is a Silent Mindfulness Retreat?

Traditionally, silent retreats are immersive experiences rooted in mindfulnes…