We’ve heard a lot of questions about happiness lately. Mostly, “is it bad if I’m feeling happy?” That assumes there is a choice in how we feel. That question also forgets that there is enough space in the mind for compassion for someone else’s suffering, and enjoyment of your own life. Today, give yourself the freedom to embrace whatever feeling arises for y ... Show More
Aug 19
You Don’t Have To Know Yet
Not knowing can feel almost intolerable, especially when something important is ending or changing. We reach for decisions, explanations, and certainty because they promise relief. But the rush to resolve everything can pull us away from the deeper question of what still feels al ... Show More
6m 27s
Aug 17
We Want Connection, But We Keep Looking Away
We crave deeper conversations, meaningful relationships, and a greater sense of connection, yet we're surrounded by ways to leave the moment the instant it becomes quiet or uncomfortable. Maybe connection isn't something we need to find. Maybe it begins by giving our attention to ... Show More
6m 46s
May 2023
Episode 209: Permission to be Happy
Are you good at feeling happy? Recently I noticed that I pay a lot of attention to my negative emotions and sometimes I am much more aware of my pain than my joy. And while the goal isn't to be happy all the time, there is a lot of value in purposefully noticing, appreciating, an ... Show More
32m 22s
Apr 2021
Happiness is a Feeling | Daily Meditation
Enjoy this daily meditation with Meditate 365. Happiness is a feeling, not a destination. Just like all other feelings, it will pass. It isn't a good life goal to be happy, that is unsustainable. All feelings come and go. Set a more realistic goal of living free of anxiety, being ... Show More
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