10% Happier with Dan Harris How to Stay Calm No Matter What’s Happening | Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren
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Feb 14, 2024 
Join Sebene Selassie, a meditation instructor and author of 'You Belong,' alongside Jeff Warren, a writer and co-author of 'Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics.' They dive into the art of staying calm amid life’s chaos, sharing personal stories and insights. Discover how acceptance and mindfulness can transform challenges into opportunities for growth. The duo humorously explores attachment and non-attachment, emphasizing the importance of resilience in meditation. Their engaging reflection on balancing tranquility with distractions offers practical advice for navigating stress.
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Setting Intentions
- Set an intention for your meditation, like welcoming all experiences.
- Imagine how you want to feel; this guides your practice and organizes your experience.
Attitude Check
- Dan Harris uses "What's the attitude in the mind right now?" as a check-in.
- This helps reveal hidden negativity, like using a black light to expose dirt.
Equanimity as Acceptance
- Equanimity involves accepting what's happening and choosing your response, not necessarily liking it.
- This creates inner peace, even amidst injustice or harm.
