Radio Headspace Happiness Isn't A Destination
Nov 24, 2025
The quest for happiness often feels like chasing a distant goal, but it's all about being present in the moment. Enlightenment is reframed as simply experiencing life right now. The conversation explores how practicing mindfulness can lead to deeper feelings of stability and curiosity. Instead of seeking happiness in the future, listeners are encouraged to find contentment in the present. This refreshing perspective invites everyone to embrace each moment as it comes.
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Monk Training Upended Expectations
- Andy describes becoming a monk expecting permanent peace and enlightenment elsewhere.
- He found instead that meditation revealed a mix of calm and busy moments, reshaping his view of practice.
Presence Is The Real Destination
- Andy's teacher reframed enlightenment as being fully present in each moment rather than a future state.
- Presence — undistracted, curious, and kind — is described as enlightenment happening now.
Build Presence One Moment At A Time
- Start by increasing the number of present moments each day, even if only ten to begin with.
- Build stability by gradually expanding those moments to create more sustained presence.