10% Happier with Dan Harris Twenty Percent Happier | Matthew Hepburn
Oct 13, 2021
Join Matthew Hepburn, a meditation teacher with a decade of experience, as he leads students through real discussions about meditation's impact on daily life. They explore how meditation can boost bravery at work and improve relationships with practical undercover practices. Matthew reveals that emotional openness is key, especially in tough conversations, while emphasizing the importance of confronting fear. Listeners gain insights on finding meaning in everyday annoyances and the crucial elements that can sabotage one's meditation practice.
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Siddhartha's Influence
- Matthew Hepburn's initial exposure to Buddhist teachings came through Herman Hesse's Siddhartha.
- This sparked an interest in interiority and contemplative living, leading him towards meditation.
Benefits of a Teacher
- Have someone guide your practice and help apply it to daily life.
- Find a teacher whose behavior inspires confidence in the practice's value.
Meditation Is Not About Feeling Better
- Avoid using meditation to suppress emotions; this weakens the practice.
- Accept current feelings instead of fighting them.
