Mindfulness: Paying attention on purpose in the present moment, non-judgmentally. - paraphrase from Jon Kabat-Zinn

This 16-minute practice is a variation on the traditional Buddhist compassion meditation, Tonglen.

Thank you to Mamaroneck Living for publishing this article in their August 2026 edition. Like the “Sunday scaries,” August can be hard to enjoy. If your mind is already focused on what’s next instead of what’s here, you’re not alone. Try one, two, or all three of these quick techniques to build your capacity to savor summer. Each takes only a few minutes and uses simple neuroscience to pull you out of your head and into the moment. THREE SIMPLE STRATEGIES: Count 10 cycles of breath before you...