@2:50 – mindful insight daily – ten minutes for your mind

Normalize Silence

For clarity, resilience, and focus.

Everything works better again if we unplug it for a bit, including our minds. Simply put, we freely meet live daily with minimal guidance for ten minutes of quiet together.
All people, backgrounds, and practices are welcome.

Buttons join free, live, silent, ten-minute webinars at 2:50 p.m. local time every day.

•EUROPA@2:50

EET, Athens, Cairo, Helsinki, Johannesburg (UTC+2)
Today is day 1557

•ATLANTICA@2:50

EST, Bogotá, Detroit, New York, Toronto, Washington D.C. (UTC-4)
Today is day 1896

•PACIFICA@2:50

PST, Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle, Vancouver (UTC-7)
Today is day 647

Find @2:50 in your local time zone or Sign up to get a daily mindfulness reminder one hour before any @2:50.

Why silence? Because…

  • even ten minutes in mindfulness can affect the rest of the day;
  • a contemplative practice prepares you for future challenges;
  • your plate of ‘to-dos’ can likely wait ten minutes.

Why 2:50 PM?

We hold @2:50 in the middle of the day to acknowledge the vital role a mindful or resting practice can play in our lives. Is silence as essential as clean water, nourishing food, and trips to the bathroom? Evidence suggests that it is.

How do I participate?

A short introduction is offered at 2:48 each day. You might,

  • observe your breathing and let it go in and out by itself or;
  • notice sensations in your body with your mind’s eye or;
  • visualize a relaxing scene or something you are grateful for.

What if I can’t join @2:50 pm?

You’re welcome to join @250 any time. Our global mission is to encourage ten minutes of quiet in whatever form or time works best for you. If you can’t make 2:50 pm, use our mindful resources at your pleasure.

Participants say

“I set my alarm for this every day. Even if I’m out on a walk, I try to join.” –P.

“For me, having everyone show up at the same time every day makes a difference in my life.” –M.

“Sometimes I just use this as a time to clean up my desk.” –H.

“It’s like my day is now in two parts. Before @2:50 and after.” –D.

People join @2:50 in many ways. Some walk or sit outside. Others use the time to sketch or journal. Some folks get in a quick nap. Some practice their own mindfulness or meditations. It’s less about what we do and more about our repeating habit and community.

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@2:50 Milestones

  • Thu 3 April 2025 marks 600 days of Pacifica@2:50
  • Mon 24 Mar 2025 marks 1500 consecutive days of Europa@2:50
  • We 12 Mar 2025 marks five years of Atlantica@2:50
  • Sat 10 Aug 2024 marks one year of Pacifica@2:50
  • Fri 10 Nov 2023 marks the 1000th day of Europa@2:50.
  • Sun 13 Aug 2023 Pacifica@2:50 begins in the Pacific time zone.

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