I like to think of Mindful magazine as a version of that practice. Our Spring issue is more than just a collection of articles—it’s a collection of hearts and minds sharing stories about how they’re showing up in the world with kindness, patience, humor, and grace. In this beautiful issue, you’ll find Ashanti Branch, whose Million Mask Movement encourages us to embrace our authenticity by sharing what we let others see and what we keep hidden....

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Whip up this quick and easy “bouquet” of your spouse’s favorites this Valentine’s Day for an easy and unique gift! Materials Needed: Materials Needed: Medium round basket or large opaque vase Small dowel rods or kabob sticks Styrofoam Colored shredded paper (the kind you put in a gift bag) Various small candy bars and treats, gift card, etc. Clear tape or heavy duty glue dots Even though this gift is called a “Man Bouquet,” it can also be easily tweaked for a wife, too....

This is one of the most common questions I’m asked by people wondering if mindfulness is for them. There’s often a subtext behind the inquiry: most mindfulness courses ask participants to practice for up to 45 minutes a day, the suggestion being that this will be a vital part of the learning process. Forty-five minutes a day seems a lot of work for most people, especially in a culture where sitting still and “doing nothing” for any time at all is unusual....