Mindful Magazine: Compassion & Freedom in Spring Issue

The Power of Compassion and Mindfulness Practices

Renowned meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg introduces a transformative compassion meditation practice: envision yourself surrounded by loving beings radiating warmth and goodwill. This concept mirrors the essence of Mindful magazine's Spring issue—a heartfelt collection of stories about kindness, patience, and human connection.

Featured Stories in the Spring Issue

Discover these inspiring voices and mindfulness techniques:

• Ashanti Branch: Founder of the Million Mask Movement, encouraging authenticity by exploring what we show vs. hide
• Michelle Maldonado: A calming breathwork practice for nighttime overthinking
• Sharon Begley (final column): The science of how mindfulness alters time perception
• Stephanie Domet: Overcoming fear's paralysis through vulnerability and healing

The Freedom of Shared Humanity

These contributors—and all mindful practitioners—share a core belief:

"We're all connected. Your work is mine, and mine is yours."

This interconnectedness embodies true freedom:
- Releasing barriers between self/others
- Recognizing shared struggles and joys
- Finding liberation through collective growth

As founding editor Barry Boyce notes in "Caring Deeply Without Striving":

"Freedom comes from valuing connection over control."

Continue Your Mindfulness Journey

Explore these related reads:

• How I Stopped Terrorizing Myself - Stephanie Domet
• True Freedom: Caring Deeply Without Striving - Barry Boyce
• How to Calm Racing Thoughts at Bedtime - Michelle Maldonado

May we all cultivate freedom through compassion and presence.