In spiritual practice, the two “M” words, meditation and mindfulness, tend to blend, and although meditation is far more commonly practiced, mindfulness is important for Buddhists in particular.

I am on my way to a Mets game and my friend Ken asks, “What is mindfulness?” It’s not an uncommon question for me. It’s in my writing, my medical practice, the classes I lead, and my everyday life. So ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. You know that mindfulness has plenty of benefits, but the big ...