10% Happier with Dan Harris How To Handle Toxic Thoughts | Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren
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Aug 27, 2025 
In this insightful discussion, meditation teachers Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren tackle how to confront toxic thoughts and emotions. They delve into the sneaky nature of negative self-talk and the importance of exploring our feelings with compassion. The duo discusses the dual struggles of meditation and daily life, along with the role of community support. They also celebrate the liberating power of dance as a meditative practice. With practical tips, they emphasize self-compassion, especially for parents navigating the complexities of neurodivergence.
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Thoughts Are Insubstantial When Examined
- Thoughts are subtle and slippery compared to emotions, so investigating them reveals their insubstantial nature.
- Examining a thought shows it as a brief quantum burst rather than a permanent truth.
Mood Colors Your Perception
- Affect shapes perception: affective realism makes moods feel like reality and entangles thought and feeling.
- Noticing the mood-tunnel is the first step to regaining perspective and choice.
Use Multiple Tools For Sticky Stories
- Combine meditation with therapy, somatic work, or group support to work with sticky trauma stories.
- Use compassion and patient practice to prevent old narratives from reasserting authority.
