The Science of Happiness
Holding on to a grudge? Hear how our happiness guinea pig tried to let go of deep-seated anger and resentment.
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Happiness is your birthright, your natural state. Beneath all the frightening or depressing stories you tell yourself lies a deeper level of intrinsic peace and well-being.
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Mindfulness is the ability to stay focused, while being aware of your thoughts and surroundings and being able to recognize and move past distractions as they arise.
Stanford University gymnastics coach, martial arts instructor and Oberlin College professor Dan Millman discusses the vital role mindfulness can play in our changing world. In this talk Dan stresses the importance to breathe and practice meditation to achieve greater happiness and productivity.
Our most negative encounters can sometimes offer us great spiritual guidance.
A Benedictine monk for over 60 years, Steindl-Rast was formed by 20th-century catastrophes. He calls joy “the happiness that doesn’t depend on what happens.” And his gratefulness is not an easy gratitude or thanksgiving — but a full-blooded, reality-based practice and choice.
A focus on the present, dubbed “mindfulness,” can make you happier and healthier. Training to deepen your immersion in the moment works by improving attention
We’re living in volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous times. Neuroscientist Amishi Jha explains ten ways your brain reacts—and how mindfulness can help you survive, and even thrive.
Daniel Goleman responds to popular misconceptions of mindfulness.
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Mark Epstein, MD, leads those attending PSI's 2019 conference in experiential meditation, and takes questions from audience members.
This video, featuring Brother David, a highly respected Benedictine monk, author and spiritual leader, is a BLESSING to all those with “eyes to see and ears to hear.” Look, listen and be inspired by this powerful message on grateful living.
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