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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Today millions of people have taken up a formal mindfulness meditation practice as part of their everyday lives.
Jackson MacKenzie has helped millions of people in their struggle to understand the experience of toxic relationships. His first book, Psychopath Free, explained how to identify and survive the immediate situation.
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Reginald Ray talks about the four foundations of mindfulness. When we look closely into our bodies, he says, we find “nothing but space, drenched in sunlight.”
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Holding on to hurt feelings limits your ability to be present. Move past resentment and anger by learning to forgive yourself first.
One of the classic definitions of mindfulness is that it helps us not cling to what is pleasant and not condemn what is unpleasant.
According to the late Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, spirituality means relating with the working basis of one’s existence, which is one’s state of mind. The method for beginning to relate directly with mind is the practice of mindfulness.
Andy Puddicombe, co-founder of meditation app Headspace, explains how practicing mindfulness might help you better cope with stress, handle daunting projects, and get a better workout.
“Be present, be patient, be gentle, be kind . . .
How do we change? In this pioneering talk, Dr. Shauna Shapiro draws on modern neuroscience and ancient wisdom to demonstrate how mindfulness can help us make positive changes in our brains and our lives.
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How do we create a healthier relationship with anger? Most of us either stuff our anger or we suddenly find ourselves erupting in rage.