The One You Feed Become 10% Happier Through Meditation with Dan Harris
Jul 29, 2022
Dan Harris, an ABC News correspondent and author of "10% Happier," shares his journey from skepticism to embracing meditation as a powerful stress relief tool. He discusses the importance of training the mind for happiness and compassion, the science behind meditation, and how our inner voices shape our realities. Harris also explores the necessity of balancing ambition with contentment and how mindfulness can help us navigate pain and setbacks, ultimately enhancing self-awareness and emotional well-being.
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The Inner Voice
- Everyone has an inner voice or narrator that comments on everything.
- Unawareness of this voice can lead to negative behaviors, like overeating or losing your temper.
Panic Attack on Live TV
- Dan Harris's lack of self-awareness led him to self-medicate with drugs after returning from war zones.
- This ultimately resulted in a panic attack on live television, prompting his search for answers.
Meditation's Benefits
- Meditation has scientific backing, showing benefits from lower blood pressure to rewiring the brain.
- It involves simple practices like focusing on your breath, rather than rituals or special outfits.
