There is a book by MIT researcher Sherry Turkle called Alone Together. It is about technology, about how our devices leave us ...

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March Mindfulness is Mashable's series that examines the intersection of meditation practice and technology. Because even in the time of coronavirus, March doesn't have to be madness. I don’t know ...

Artist, writer, and nature-based mindfulness guide N’nako Kandé has officially launched the Silent Hour App, a digital sanctuary designed to "help users slow down, reconnect with themselves,and ...

Hear the Arizona PBS documentary Finding a Voice with even more music and commentary from the Native American Composer Apprentice Project.

Many of us have heard about the benefits of meditation. We may have even tried meditation once or twice. And many of us will have found it hard and concluded that “meditation is not for me.” But wait!

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May 29, 2026 • Boards of Canada. Kurt Vile. Iceage. Host Stephen Thompson chats with Andrew Brown of KUTX in Austin about their favorite albums out Friday, May 29. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers ...

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Meditation is an ancient practice that is believed to have originated in India several thousand years ago. Throughout early history, the practice was adopted by neighboring countries quickly and ...