12 Minute Meditation

In a world filled with challenges and distractions, we often find ourselves repeating automatic reactions that once helped us survive but now hold us back. Mindful journaling offers a lifeline—allowing us to slow down, listen inwardly, and meet ourselves with compassion. Today, we’re refreshing a powerful journaling practice guided by Caverly Morgan, focused on letting go of limiting habits. With gentle prompts, Caverly invites us to explore inherited survival strategies, understand deeper needs beneath them, and nurture true belonging within ourselves. If you’d like more from Caverly, join us for an experiential practice collective based on Caverly Morgan’s transformational, practical and timely book, The Heart of Who We Are: Realizing Freedom Together. This interactive and experiential course will support you to connect your personal meditation practice to community practice, and to true and meaningful change. True change occurs when we not only understand who we truly are but also act in the world from this understanding. Learn more and sign up here!  Want a chance to WIN a free year of Mindful Premium? Simply visit: https://signups.mindful.org/win-premium/ and enter your email today. Stay curious, stay inspired. Join our community by signing up for our free newsletter, where we share compelling insights and actionable ideas to enrich your everyday life. Connect with us at mindful.org/signup. Show Notes Find more from Caverly Morgan here: Caverly Morgan on Mindful.org Caverly Morgan's Website   And more from Mindful here: More episodes of 12 Minute Meditation   Let us know what you thought of this episode of 12 Minute Meditation by leaving a review or by emailing yourwords@mindful.org.  

In a world that constantly pulls us in different directions—from productivity and external validation to endless distractions—coming home to ourselves is one of the most powerful things we can do. True resilience isn’t about pushing through; it’s about creating an inner refuge, a place of strength and safety that stays steady no matter what’s happening around us. That’s why we’re bringing back Coming Home to Yourself, a meditation guided by Georgina Miranda. This meditation invites you to pause, reflect, and reconnect with your inner strength. Georgina reminds us that while mindfulness can be a refuge in difficult times, its real power comes from regular practice. This meditation is an opportunity to reset, find stability, and ground yourself in the present moment. We’re also excited to share that Georgina has a new course with us: Reset and Let Go: The Freedom to Live Fully. This transformative journey will help you release what no longer serves you, reset your mindset, and step into a life of greater clarity and joy. Through guided exercises, journaling prompts, and mindfulness practices, you’ll learn practical tools to support real, lasting change. Learn more and sign up here Want a chance to WIN a free year of Mindful Premium? Simply visit: https://signups.mindful.org/win-premium/ and enter your email today. Stay curious, stay inspired. Join our community by signing up for our free newsletter, where we share compelling insights and actionable ideas to enrich your everyday life. Connect with us at mindful.org/signup. Show Notes Find more from Georgina Miranda here: Georgina Miranda on Mindful.org Georgina Miranda's Website And more from Mindful here: More episodes of 12 Minute Meditation   Let us know what you thought of this episode of 12 Minute Meditation by leaving a review or by emailing yourwords@mindful.org.  

The invitation with this practice is to put aside ideas and concepts about differences, shame, fear, survival, and to simply see if you can begin to develop a felt sense of common humanity—that all of us wish for happiness and freedom from suffering. Steven Hickman is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. He is executive director of the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) and the Founding Director of the UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness, a program of community building, clinical care, professional training, and research. Also author of Self-Compassion for Dummies. We’re also celebrating the revival of Mindful Magazine with a special giveaway for our podcast listeners. Mindful Premium gives you a full year of access to the print magazine, plus our complete digital library of articles, meditations, courses, and more. Want a chance to WIN a free year of Mindful Premium? Simply visit: https://signups.mindful.org/win-premium/ and enter your email today. This giveaway is our way of saying thank you for being part of our amazing community. We can’t wait for you to explore everything Mindful Premium has to offer! Stay curious, stay inspired. Join our community by signing up for our free newsletter, where we share compelling insights and actionable ideas to enrich your everyday life. Connect with us at mindful.org/signup. Show Notes Find more from Steve Hickman here: Steve Hickman on Mindful.org Steve Hickman’s website Self-Compassion for Dummies   And more from Mindful here: More episodes of 12 Minute Meditation   Let us know what you thought of this episode of 12 Minute Meditation by leaving a review or by emailing yourwords@mindful.org.

In today’s interconnected yet paradoxically divided world, the path to understanding each other requires more than just good intentions. To truly connect and heal, we need something more: the cultivation of a deeper understanding. The path forward isn’t about eliminating differences—it’s about building bridges of understanding across them. In this gentle yet powerful meditation with Shalini Bahl, we experience how we are all shaped by our experiences, fears, and hopes. Deep understanding is like diving below the illuminated surface to deeper waters.  By understanding both what floats on the surface and what lies in the depths, we can begin to shift our habitual patterns and make choices that arise from genuine wisdom rather than reactive impulses. We’re also celebrating the revival of Mindful Magazine with a special giveaway for our podcast listeners. Mindful Premium gives you a full year of access to the print magazine, plus our complete digital library of articles, meditations, courses, and more. Want a chance to WIN a free year of Mindful Premium? Simply visit: https://signups.mindful.org/win-premium/ and enter your email today. This giveaway is our way of saying thank you for being part of our amazing community. We can’t wait for you to explore everything Mindful Premium has to offer! Stay curious, stay inspired. Join our community by signing up for our free newsletter, where we share compelling insights and actionable ideas to enrich your everyday life. Connect with us at mindful.org/signup.   Show Notes Find more from Shalini Bahl here: Shalini Bahl on Mindful.org Know Your Mind The Book: Return to Mindfulness   And more from Mindful here: More episodes of 12 Minute Meditation   Let us know what you thought of this episode of 12 Minute Meditation by leaving a review or by emailing yourwords@mindful.org.

Explore the grounding power of breath in a world of constant change. Discover how meditation can help you reconnect with inner tranquility and stability. Engage in exercises that align your breath with the rhythms of life, promoting an awareness of impermanence. Feel the uplifting flow of breath as you release tension and embrace the present moment. Plus, don’t miss a chance to win a year of Mindful Premium to deepen your mindfulness journey!

As we begin a new year, pediatrician, mindfulness teacher, and author Mark Bertin offers us a thoughtful practice to reconnect with our intentions. Mark’s meditation gently reminds us that intention-setting isn’t just a ritual for January—it’s a practice we can revisit anytime, as part of our everyday mindfulness. We’re also celebrating the revival of Mindful Magazine with a special giveaway for our podcast listeners. Mindful Premium gives you a full year of access to the print magazine, plus our complete digital library of articles, meditations, courses, and more. Want a chance to WIN a free year of Mindful Premium? Simply visit: https://signups.mindful.org/win-premium/ and enter your email today.   This giveaway is our way of saying thank you for being part of our amazing community. We can’t wait for you to explore everything Mindful Premium has to offer! Stay curious, stay inspired. Join our community by signing up for our free newsletter, where we share compelling insights and actionable ideas to enrich your everyday life. Connect with us at mindful.org/signup. Show Notes Find more from Mark Bertin here: Mark Bertin on Mindful.org Mark Bertin Website   And more from Mindful here: More episodes of 12 Minute Meditation   Let us know what you thought of this episode of 12 Minute Meditation by leaving a review or by emailing yourwords@mindful.org.  

Start your year with clarity and peace. In this episode, mindfulness expert Georgina Miranda guides us through a Meditation to Reset and Let Go. Discover how to release what no longer serves you and connect with your inner wisdom, peace, and freedom. Looking to deepen your practice? Join Georgina live on January 25 for Connecting with Hope and Peace in the New Year, a free Premium-exclusive workshop. Visit shop.mindful.org to reserve your spot today. We’re also celebrating the revival of Mindful Magazine with a special giveaway for our podcast listeners. Mindful Premium gives you a full year of access to the print magazine, plus our complete digital library of articles, meditations, courses, and more. Want a chance to WIN a free year of Mindful Premium? Simply visit: https://signups.mindful.org/win-premium/ and enter your email today. This giveaway is our way of saying thank you for being part of our amazing community. We can’t wait for you to explore everything Mindful Premium has to offer! Stay curious, stay inspired. Join our community by signing up for our free newsletter, where we share compelling insights and actionable ideas to enrich your everyday life. Connect with us at mindful.org/signup. Show Notes Find more from Georgina Miranda here: Georgina Miranda on Mindful.org Georgina Miranda's Website And more from Mindful here: More episodes of 12 Minute Meditation   Let us know what you thought of this episode of 12 Minute Meditation by leaving a review or by emailing yourwords@mindful.org.  

This week, we revisit one of our Top 10 Guided Meditations of 2024, led by Nate Klemp, PhD. Nate, a founding partner at Mindful and the co-author of The 80/80 Marriage, brings us a powerful practice to help expand our perspective. In the hustle and stress of daily life, it’s easy for our focus to narrow, locking us into a tight, “soda straw” view of the world. This can make challenges feel larger than life, leaving little room for possibility or ease. Nate’s meditation invites us to shift our perspective—to move from this contracted view to a panoramic awareness.  We’re also celebrating the revival of Mindful Magazine with a special giveaway for our podcast listeners. Mindful Premium gives you a full year of access to the print magazine, plus our complete digital library of articles, meditations, courses, and more. Want a chance to WIN a free year of Mindful Premium? Simply visit: https://signups.mindful.org/win-premium/ and enter your email today. This giveaway is our way of saying thank you for being part of our amazing community. We can’t wait for you to explore everything Mindful Premium has to offer! Stay curious, stay inspired. Join our community by signing up for our free newsletter, where we share compelling insights and actionable ideas to enrich your everyday life. Connect with us at mindful.org/signup. Show Notes Find more from Nate Klemp here: Nate Klemp on Mindful.org Nate Klemp’s Website 80/80 Marriage And more from Mindful here: More episodes of 12 Minute Meditation   Let us know what you thought of this episode of 12 Minute Meditation by leaving a review or by emailing yourwords@mindful.org.  

This week, we’re revisiting one of our Top 10 Guided Meditations of 2024, led by Carley Hauck. This meditation is an invitation to notice the emotions that arise during difficult moments, to meet them without judgment, and to hold them with tenderness. We’re also celebrating the revival of Mindful Magazine with a special giveaway for our podcast listeners. Mindful Premium gives you a full year of access to the print magazine, plus our complete digital library of articles, meditations, courses, and more. Want a chance to WIN a free year of Mindful Premium? Simply visit: https://signups.mindful.org/win-premium/ and enter your email today. This giveaway is our way of saying thank you for being part of our amazing community. We can’t wait for you to explore everything Mindful Premium has to offer! Stay curious, stay inspired. Join our community by signing up for our free newsletter, where we share compelling insights and actionable ideas to enrich your everyday life. Connect with us at mindful.org/signup. Show Notes Find more from Carley Hauck here: Carley Hauck on Mindful.org Carley Hauck's Website   And more from Mindful here: More episodes of 12 Minute Meditation   Let us know what you thought of this episode of 12 Minute Meditation by leaving a review or by emailing yourwords@mindful.org.  

Join Jenée Johnson on a journey to reconnect with your heart this holiday season. Discover a calming meditation that balances joy and stress, allowing you to honor both the challenges and beauty around you. Embrace your emotions as tools for resilience while practicing self-compassion through guided breathing. Plus, there's an exciting giveaway for a year's access to Mindful Premium, packed with enriching resources. Dive into this heart-centered experience to cultivate gratitude and renewal!