This post is Part 8 of a series on the psychological and practical benefits of daily practice. In this series, I’ll explore the elements of daily practice, varieties of daily practice, challenges to ...

This post is part four of a series of posts on the psychological and practical benefits of daily practice. In this series, I’ll explore the elements of daily practice, varieties of daily practice, ...

I have three-year-old twins and a new puppy. To say that sitting quietly in meditation is challenging is a true statement for me. I also run a non-profit, have an adult dog, aging parents, a husband, ...

FARGO — Standing in front of a group, Nichole Rae often begins with a simple statement: “I have a daily practice.” For Nichole, that phrase is more than a ritual. It’s a declaration — one she believes ...

Editor’s note: Shift Your Mindset is a monthly series from CNN’s Mindfulness, But Better team. We talk to experts about how to do things differently to live a better life. To create a just world, ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Have you heard about the many health benefits of meditation—but find yourself struggling to start or keep up a meditation practice? You’re not alone. Despite how meditation instructions are usually ...

We’ve all experienced an adjustment period in our lifetimes, and the need to readjust continually arises. For some, it’s a daily feeling, while for others, it creeps up unexpectedly. No matter how ...

Sometimes, when I tell people that I write pieces on poetry for CNN, they wonder what that might be about. Other people are sort of surprised to hear a news site covers poetry, even in a sidelong way.