10% Happier with Dan Harris Next Time You’re Suffering, Ask Yourself This Question | Caverly Morgan
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Aug 20, 2025 
Caverly Morgan, a meditation teacher with extensive training in Zen and the founder of Peace in Schools, shares profound insights on self-identity. She discusses how the illusion of self influences mindfulness, encouraging listeners to embrace self-compassion. Caverly explores navigating suffering through awareness, the interconnectedness of love, and practical strategies to enhance mindfulness practices. Her storytelling invites reflection on emotional resilience and the transformative power of compassion, empowering everyone to redefine their sense of self.
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Question Who Am I?
- Kaverly argues exploring “Who am I?” reveals that the sense of a separate self is constructed.
- Recognizing awareness as primary shifts practice from striving to discovering presence.
Panic, Sailing, And An Untimed Test
- Kaverly describes panic attacks in school and decades of avoiding tests until a sailing course forced confrontation.
- She responded by self-advocating, requesting an untimed test and noticing awareness beyond panic.
Presence And Practice Reinforce Each Other
- Presence (awareness of awareness) and ordinary mindfulness practices mutually reinforce each other.
- Realizing you are already whole reduces striving and paradoxically improves practice.
