Mindfulness Blog
Our group meditation sessions have a topic, alternating between mind focusing and heart opening. We encourage you to explore our blog for insightful articles, personal reflections from our team and ideas that inspire community mindfulness.
We're honored to be featured in Moffley Media, highlighting how our work brings mindfulness tools to underserved communities across Fairfield County.
From community partners to personal breakthroughs, 2024 proved the power of mindfulness. See how we're showing up in 2025—and how you can too.
What does a summer in 1990s Leningrad have to do with mindfulness today? CMP co-founder Erika Long shares how a deeply personal story of surveillance, restriction, and resilience resurfaced during a recent wave of national unease—and how Appreciation Meditation became a powerful, practical response.
Between back-to-back bugs and holiday chaos, it’s easy to forget who’s holding it all together for our kids—teachers. This post shares how two educators, Alex and Lynn, bring mindfulness to their classrooms and why training adults is the key to helping students thrive. Don’t miss their inspiring stories.
December is a whirlwind for parents—especially with two little ones under five and a to-do list a mile long. Here are a few books to turn to for rest, resilience, and a little cookie-fueled joy this winter break.
From morning walks to spinal surgery recovery, CMP’s Julia Hepfer shares her Top 10 ways mindfulness has transformed her life—with humor, heart, and wisdom. This list is part Letterman, part life manual—don’t miss it.
When a hike didn’t go as planned, one mom found unexpected beauty in stillness—and a reminder that sometimes the detour holds more joy than the destination. Erika Long shares this heartfelt story and the quiet power of simply being.
What does mindfulness have to do with public schools, chronic illness, and even Alzheimer’s prevention? CMP Executive Director Ella Crivello breaks it down on Melissa in the Morning. Listen in as she shares how Community Mindfulness Project is expanding access to mental health tools across Connecticut—and why now is the time to give.
This season, skip the stress and add something meaningful to your list. From quick gratitude practices to deeper mindfulness tools (and even gift ideas!), we’ve got resources to support your peace and presence through the holidays.
My practice changed dramatically when I let go of the “rules,” and stopped treating meditation like something I had to "win at." So I began to practice with a sense of play...
Engaging with a sense of lightness
Being willing to experiment and try new approaches
Not seeing the practice as “work” or a task to be checked off a list.


Mindfulness isn't a luxury, it can transform lives.
In Fairfield County, access to mental well-being isn’t available to everyone. Your support helps bridge the gap—ensuring everyone has the tools to heal, connect, and thrive. It’s a simple yet powerful investment in community well-being.