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 three 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, ...

Forget yearly goals. Focus on connecting lifetime vision to daily habits. This eliminates arbitrary timelines and builds ...

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 ...

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, ...

If you have yet to start journaling, it might be time. As our culture becomes more invested in ways we can practice self-care and be more mindful in this complicated world, journaling is becoming more ...

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 ...

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.