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RWH018: How to be Happy w/ Tsoknyi Rinpoche & Daniel Goleman

Dec 11, 2022

Join legendary Tibetan Buddhist master Tsoknyi Rinpoche and emotional intelligence expert Daniel Goleman as they explore the intricate dance between emotions and happiness. Rinpoche shares powerful insights on handling painful feelings, termed 'beautiful monsters,' and introduces lighthearted techniques like belly breathing. They discuss the science behind accepting emotions and how meditation can enhance focus and compassion. Learn how to embrace emotional awareness, fostering an easy-going happiness while navigating societal pressures with grace and humor.

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Episode guests

Daniel Goleman

Tsoknyi Rinpoche

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Episode notes

Intro

4min

Exploring Lineage and Transformation

17min

Embracing Beautiful Monsters

7min

The Power of Acceptance and Letting Go in Emotional Well-Being

5min

Embracing Emotional Awareness

27min

Navigating Meditation: Embracing Thoughts Without Engagement

4min

Redefining Meditation and Compassion

22min

Finding Balance: Mindfulness and Humor

5min

Reflections on Wisdom and Personal Growth

4min

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:

06:06 - What Tsoknyi Rinpoche learned from his extraordinary father, Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche.
21:26 - Why it helps not to suppress, judge, or resist your emotions, but to be aware of them.
24:09 - How to “handshake” painful emotional patterns that Rinpoche calls “beautiful monsters.”
26:34 - What science shows about the power of acknowledging & accepting our feelings.
36:31 - What to do when these difficult emotions feel too intense & traumatic to handle.
45:03 - How to settle your mind & reduce stress with a simple belly-breathing technique.
48:41 - How to practice “calm abiding” by focusing with gentle awareness on your breath.
50:37 - How to ease up with the help of Rinpoche’s subversive mantra: “Who cares? So what?”
57:42 - How to meditate with open awareness, watching thoughts & emotions arise & pass.
1:04:36 - How our minds catastrophize & how to prevent this emotional tailspin.
1:06:41 - What science shows about how meditation improves our focus, calmness, & productivity.
1:07:45 - How to deal with the worry that we’re not productive enough & are always falling short.
1:10:17 - How to nurture an easy-going, light-hearted sense of “happiness without reason.”
1:11:11 - How compassion, love, & care emerge when we’re free from our emotional baggage.

Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, and the other community members.
“Why We Meditate,” a new book co-authored by Daniel Goleman & Tsoknyi Rinpoche.
Daniel Goleman’s books “Emotional Intelligence,” “Altered Traits,” & “Focus.”
Tsoknyi Rinpoche’s “Fully Being” online meditation course.
Tsoknyi Rinpoche’s books “Open Heart, Open Mind” & “Carefree Dignity.”
David Hawkins’ book “Letting Go.”
William Green’s book, “Richer, Wiser, Happier” – read the reviews of this book.
William’s previous podcast with Daniel Goleman: “The Emotionally Intelligent Investor.”
William Green’s Twitter.

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