

Gabfest Reads: 10% Happier and Finding Happiness During This Election Year
Oct 19, 2024
Join Dan Harris, author of "10% Happier" and host of the associated podcast, as he shares his journey from a news career to embracing meditation. He discusses coping with election anxiety, emphasizing mindfulness as a practical tool in turbulent times. Listeners will glean insights on the importance of community and reframing challenges into growth opportunities. Dan also reflects on his decade-long meditation practice, balancing personal growth with the demands of modern life, and the potential for happiness as a cumulative journey.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating Turbulent Times: Mindfulness and Resilience
01:32 • 14min
Exploring the Journey of Meditation and Personal Growth
15:37 • 2min
The Struggles and Insights of Long Meditation Retreats
17:59 • 2min
Reflections on Life's Wisdom
19:34 • 10min
Reflecting on a Decade of Meditation and Self-Discovery
29:37 • 3min
From News to Mindfulness
32:57 • 13min