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
Yesterday
Stepping Back From The Noise
After quietly stepping away from social media, Rosie noticed her nervous system finally exhale. In this episode, she reflects on how constant exposure to outrage and bad news can turn into an “outer enemy,” and how mindfulness helps us set boundaries without becoming hardened or ... Show More
7m 25s
Jan 2021
Coping with The Current Uncertainty
The last year has been full of unprecedented, unexpected, uncertain moments, which have thrown many of us through a loop. Today we talk to Gelong Thubten, a Buddhist monk, about how we can sit with that fear, how we can stop our minds from racing ahead and projecting into the fut ... Show More
41m 12s
Jun 2024
3220: Now is a Perfect Time to Be Happy by Krista O’Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress on Choosing Happiness
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Episode 3220:
Discover the empowering perspective from Krista O’Reilly-Davi-Digui on choosing happiness regardless of life's condit ... Show More
9m 40s
Feb 2023
Ep 192: Changing Your Life: Remembering a sense of possibility
Never forget that change is possible and at any point in time. This is an episode for anyone who is feeling a bit stagnant or perhaps uninspired, so-so, bored, or stuck. I think sometimes when we get depressed we don’t even notice. Because in your conscious mind, you can easily d ... Show More
39m 29s