We often think of mindfulness as something for monks on mountaintops or yogis in California. But former Congressman Tim Ryan argues that mindfulness is actually the most “American” practice we have—a tool for resilience, focus, and grit.In today’s 5-minute briefing on “A Mindful Nation,” we look at how a high-ranking politician discovered meditation as a way to survive the high-stress world of D.C. Discover how bringing mindfulness into our schools, hospitals, and military isn’t about being “soft”—it’s about reclaiming our collective attention in an age of distraction.