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The Wise And Happy Life Community

We bring together meditation novices and practitioners to lead gentle challenges and celebrate progress, so that we can strengthen the mind, cultivate skillful thinking, deepen wisdom, and inspire consistent practice that leads to greater happiness, purpose, and meaning.

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A personal welcome from Bob — on what it means to live a wise and happy life, why community matters, and how this space supports your journey with simplicity and strength.

ABOUT BOB Martin

Bob has spent over a decade studying and practicing mindfulness, meditation, and contemplative traditions from East and West. His work blends neuroscience, compassion training, and practical wisdom into simple, grounded guidance for everyday life.

He has taught hundreds of students through courses, retreats, and mentoring. But more importantly, he has lived this practice — through loss, change, growth, and renewal — and brings a deeply human, accessible approach to everything he offers.

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Mindfulness Mentoring

A Personally Guided Path to Mindfulness.

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Explore 300+ downloadable instructions and worksheets across 10 categories — designed to help you practice, notice, and return to presence in your daily life.

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A Community Rooted in Strength, Reflection, and Shared Practice

This isn’t a course. It’s a living, breathing circle of support

Inside A Wise and Happy Life, you’ll find a gentle, grounded space designed for people who want to practice mindfulness with intention — and with others. Whether you're just beginning or deepening your journey, this community meets you where you are.

Members get:

  • A supportive, non-judgmental community
  • Gentle monthly challenges that build skillful thinking
  • Daily or weekly reflection prompts (The Daily Hint)
  • A growing Practice Library with meditations, teachings, and reflections
  • A monthly group reflection session (when Bob is available)
  • Opportunities for peer connection and shared wisdom
  • Optional 1-on-1 mentorship for those who want deeper guidance
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Testimonials

Voices From Our Community

Kim Boomhower, Sevierville, Tennessee, USA
I took Bob Martin's meditation class over a year ago, which has profoundly impacted my daily life. One of the most valuable skills I learned is how to recognize and name my emotions—fear, hurt, joy—in the moment and watch them pass by. Each class introduces a different meditation technique with weekly assignments to help you practice. This really cool app is provided that lets you comment on each daily assignment. Bob reads and responds to your comments every day, which was my favorite part. It was here I realized there is no right or wrong way to meditate. Bob is not just an instructor but a warm, caring, and wise mentor. His humor and genuine interest in each student make the class incredibly engaging. His life stories add depth and relatability to the lessons, making them resonate on a personal level. This was one of the best classes I have ever taken, and when it's over, you are left with a tool belt of coping and calming techniques that you can use for the rest of your life.
Ann Flaherty, Director of Leadership and Professional Development
Having Bob Martin, serve as Chair of the Office of Leadership and Professional Development’s (OLPD) Mindfulness Employee Resource Group (ERG) has been a wonderful experience for our staff and faculty. Bob’s dedication and passion for mindfulness practices have fostered a supportive and inclusive environment where staff and faculty feel valued and heard. His innovative programs and thoughtful leadership have improved our workplace culture, enhancing mental and social well-being. Bob consistently goes above and beyond to ensure that each session is impactful, making a lasting positive impact on our personal and professional lives. I am incredibly grateful for Bob's commitment and the meaningful difference he and the Mindfulness ERG have made.
Autumn Goyette
In my freshman year of college, I was going through a transitional phase in my life. Taking this meditation class with Bob helped my mental state stay level during my first year living off on my own. To this day, two years later, I still use the skills I learned from Bob’s course to help me succeed and grow in life!
Diane D. Retired Pediatrician.
I had been trying to learn about meditation from various apps and found that they weren't quite what I wanted to do but I didn't know how to figure out how to proceed. Then, I took Bob's meditation class. He taught us about multiple different approaches to meditation and asked us to journal about our experiences every day. The journaling piece and his feedback on what I had written truly unlocked the door for me. I found what I was looking for, and it has helped me tremendously in my journey.
Mark D’Ermes
The one month introduction to mindfulness class with Bob Martin was a life-changing experience for me. As someone with a job at a large global company, I was unsure whether I could make time for a daily meditation practice in my busy schedule. However, Bob's class found the perfect balance, meeting once a week for an hour-long session to learn new techniques and review our progress. The real magic happened during the daily 10-minute meditation sessions he recommended. Bob provided an excellent guided meditation app that made it easy to build this habit, and I was surprised by how much I was able to accomplish in just those brief periods of time. Rather than feeling like a chore, the daily practice became a moment of calm and clarity amidst the chaos of my workday. Bob has a remarkable talent for explaining the complex world of meditation in practical, easy-to-understand ways. His teaching style blends deep knowledge with a warm, approachable manner that put me at ease. I learned that meditation is not about emptying the mind, but rather about simply noticing what it is already doing - and using gentle techniques to bring more balance and focus. By the end of the one month class, I felt a significant difference in my ability to manage stress, cultivate peace of mind, and show up more fully in all areas of my life. I'm so grateful to Bob for guiding me onto this transformative path of mindfulness, and I look forward to continuing my journey with him as my instructor and friend.
Danielle Lake, PhD, Director of Design Thinking, Associate Professor Elon University
Bob has been an incredible resource and guide over the past two years. He has also been incredibly generous, sharing his own story and wisdom not only with me, but with my family. In fact, when I reached out to learn more about his expertise, he invited my adolescent son and I to visit him in his home on the weekend and explore our questions together. It has been a joy and an honor to learn from him.
Oluwatobiloba B. Age 12
I really liked taking Mr. Martin’s meditation class. I really liked sitting back and pretending that my thoughts were clouds that were just drifting by except for the fact that he always mispronounced my name. I usually get upset when people mispronounce my name, but I knew that Mr. Martin is really sweet and he cares for me so it’s OK if he mispronounces my name.
Javier N. Age 11
I used to get angry a lot, but Mr. Martin taught me to ask myself two questions. The first question is where do I feel my anger in my body it’s usually in my face and neck and the other question is, what thoughts are I having right now and by the time I ask those two questions I am usually not angry anymore.
Joseph J. Age 13
I didn't know I could watch my thoughts. They're really weird
Alice B. Age 12
I really liked it when we learned how to label our thoughts. Then you can put them in files, just like in my computer, then they don't bother me anymore

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