Stress

The Middle Way of Stress

by Judy Lief| September 16, 2022

Life is stressful. Although some people claim that contemporary life is especially stressful, I am skeptical whether that is so. Living beings have always had to struggle for food, for shelter, and for safety. They have always had the stress of finding a mate and reproducing. The world is no Garden of Eden.

Trying to Stay Afloat

by Kamilah Majied| January 21, 2022

Kamilah Majied shares her advice for staying afloat when you feel like you’re drowning.

Overworked & Overwhelmed

by Furyu Nancy Schroeder| July 22, 2021

There are burdens we can’t put down, says Furyu Nancy Schroeder. That fact is the true heart of our human life.

What to Do in An Emergency: A Zen Firefighter’s Wisdom

by Hersch Wilson| June 2, 2021

When the going gets tough, the tough get mindful. Hersch Wilson offers valuable tips for any stressful situation when you need to be calm, cool, and effective.

The Myth of Multitasking

by Sharon Salzberg| October 2, 2020

We have the illusion that multitasking makes us more efficient, but it only makes us unhappy, says Sharon Salzberg.

Congressman Tim Ryan Wants to Heal America’s Trauma with Mindfulness

by Melvin McLeod| August 28, 2019

The Democratic primary contender is the leading proponent of mindfulness in American politics. He talked to Lion’s Roar editor-in-chief Melvin McLeod about how to address the trauma the heart of America.