Seeing Yourself Through the Eyes of a Loved One
October 9, 2025
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“I wish I could show you, when you are lonely or in darkness, the astonishing light of your own being!” — Hafiz “You are so
The GRACE Formula: 5 Practices for Living a Happier, More Resilient Life
October 1, 2025
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We often speak of grace. Sometimes it is an answer, and sometimes it is a question. Grace feels mysterious, as if it comes from a
Cultivating Compassion: A Meditation on the Antidote to Hate
August 26, 2025
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https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Meditation-to-Cultivate-Compassion-1.mp4 🧘♀️ Guided Compassion Meditation: Just Like Me Long before the science of happiness became a field of study, the ancient contemplatives were already paying
Why Life Feels Counterintuitive — And How Mindfulness Makes Sense of It
August 5, 2025
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Dear Friend, Isn’t it strange how often we do the opposite of what really helps? We feel overwhelmed, so we scroll our phones for relief…
Can Awe Be the Positive Version of PTSD? Unlocking Awe for Deeper Happiness
July 29, 2025
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Dear Friend, The other day I was reading about a soldier who came home from his service carrying an experience that changed him — and
The Role of Faith, Service, and Beauty in True Happiness
July 22, 2025
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Dear Friend, We’ve talked about the brain, about resilience, about awe. But today I want to bring us home — to something deeper than science.
A Gentle Practice for Troubled Times: Engaging with the News Without Being Consumed
July 17, 2025
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I hear it from so many people I love and respect: “I don’t follow the news anymore—it’s just too disturbing.” And I get it. Completely.
How to Meditate With a Busy Mind
July 15, 2025
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Dear Friend, I’ve been thinking about you lately — and about how many times I’ve heard someone say, “I tried meditation once, but my mind
The Brain Science Of Happiness: Why Your Thoughts Matter
July 9, 2025
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Dear Friend, I’ve been thinking about you lately. You’ve mentioned that you’d like to start meditating — that you’ve heard it can help with stress,
Singing Loudly, Doing Squats, and Letting Go: My Surprisingly Unpolished Path Through Stress and Worry
July 3, 2025
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One of my meditation students asked me: “How do YOU deal with stress and worry?” Let me tell you something personal. When stress creeps in—and