Maybe Mindfulness Can Help Quell the Outrage

Our divided society needs a new capacity for awareness and acceptance

We shouldn’t avoid challenging situations. They provide us with opportunities to develop our mindfulness skills by becoming more self-aware and accepting of others. fizkes/Shutterstock

There is no shortage of divisive social issues today, all competing for our attention in an increasingly crowded outrage marketplace.

With algorithms curating increasingly hateful content under the guise of “everyday news,” the ability to be curious and open to others’ perspectives has never been more critical.