meditation for anxiety

Politics as a spiritual practice

It’s hard not to get overwhelmed by what's going on in the world. Politics is polarizing, the news cycle fuels…

February 20, 2026

Staying sane in turbulent times

Especially for those who live in the US, there's a huge amount going on politically. Many supporters of Donald Trump…

January 27, 2025

Whatever is difficult within you, offer it love

Someone wrote to me recently about realizing that she has an underlying feeling of anxiety around the solar plexus that's…

June 6, 2018

Meditation expert tells us what the science really says

Connie Ogle, Miami Herald: So you fell asleep easily enough, but now it’s 3 a.m. Your mind is spinning, and…

August 29, 2017

Meditation and neuroscience: new wave of breakthroughs in research on meditative practices

Koyama Tetsuya, Nippon.com: Zen, mindfulness, and meditation in general are believed to promote psychological and physical well-being. But why? An…

June 7, 2017

Just 10 minutes of meditation helps anxious people have better focus

Science Daily: Just 10 minutes of daily mindful mediation can help prevent your mind from wandering and is particularly effective…

May 3, 2017

Mindfulness, controlled breathing reduce anxiety symptoms

Jesse King, The Daily Universe: People can make changes in their breathing and physical awareness to combat negative thinking and…

April 7, 2017

The power of setting an intention

Jeena Cho, Above the Law: As we come to the end of 2016, it’s a wonderful time to pause, reflect,…

December 20, 2016

Three mindful ways to calm an anxious mind

Elisha Goldstein, Mindful.org: Stress and anxiety are a part of life, especially during these times of uncertainty. But we don't…

November 28, 2016

Buddhists bring meditation to the streets and subways of NYC

Sam Littlefair, Lion's Roar: A new and quickly growing organization called Buddhist Insights is helping New Yorkers meditate in all…

November 15, 2016