10% Happier with Dan Harris The Cake Incident | Part 2 of The Dalai Lama’s Guide to Happiness
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Jan 3, 2023 In this engaging conversation, Dr. Richard J. Davidson, a leading neuroscientist and collaborator with the Dalai Lama, dives into profound issues of social connection. They discuss how the Dalai Lama's surprising acts of compassion can help us combat loneliness and enhance our social fitness in today's fractured world. The episode also addresses the complexities of grief, the balance between sorrow and humor, and practical strategies to foster compassion in our daily lives. Plus, there's a light-hearted moment that illustrates the Dalai Lama's playful nature!
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The Cake Incident
- Crystal McLeod shared her grief with the Dalai Lama, revealing her brother's suicide and her own attempt.
- The Dalai Lama responded by feeding her cake, tickling her, and blowing air kisses.
Dan's Internal Conflict
- Dan Harris reflects on the Dalai Lama's actions, feeling both moved and questioning the appropriateness in the current cultural climate.
- He experiences an internal conflict between his journalistic skepticism and the perceived beauty of the moment.
Compassion in Action
- Richie Davidson views the Dalai Lama's interaction with Crystal as compassion in action, appropriate for the context.
- He emphasizes the Dalai Lama's history of using touch as an expression of compassion, supported by research on its importance for connection.