10% Happier with Dan Harris Anxious? Confused? Powerless? A Four-Part Recipe for Staying Centered From a Buddhist Nun. | Ayya Anandabodhi
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Jul 30, 2025 
Ayya Anandabhodi, the spiritual director of Pārāyana Vihāra, shares her journey as a Buddhist nun and offers profound insights on achieving centeredness amidst chaos. She discusses the importance of pausing to foster mindfulness, and how compassion plays a crucial role in navigating life's challenges. Anandabhodi also breaks down complex topics like true nature, the Four Noble Truths, and the difference between centering and equanimity. Her practical tips encourage listeners to embrace uncomfortable feelings and reclaim their emotional power.
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Centering vs Outsourcing Power
- People often lose their center of gravity by outsourcing it to the chaotic news cycle and social media.
- Reclaiming centeredness reconnects us with our own power and agency amid turmoil.
Center in the Body to Anchor
- Find your center by grounding attention in the belly or feet and consciously breathe into your body.
- This anchors presence, allowing you to experience anxiety without running from it.
Nature Grounds and Centers You
- Use nature to reconnect with your true self: stand barefoot, lay on the ground, or simply observe the sky.
- Nature restores grounding and reminds us we are part of a larger whole.
