Chapter
The Link Between Selflessness and Happiness
12:11 - 17:45 (05:34)
Learning to worry and take care of others can help us move beyond constant self-obsession and lead to greater fulfillment and happiness.
Clips
It's normal for self-centered anxiety to come up during a crisis, as our organism tries to protect itself.
12:11 - 14:02 (01:51)
Anxiety
Summary
It's normal for self-centered anxiety to come up during a crisis, as our organism tries to protect itself. This reaction is completely normal and can happen to anyone.
ChapterThe Link Between Selflessness and Happiness
Episode958 Dan Harris on Conquering Fear and Becoming 10% Happier Everyday
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The act of physical activity can help us connect with the suffering of others and shift our focus away from obsessive, self-centered thinking.
14:02 - 16:02 (02:00)
Physical activity
Summary
The act of physical activity can help us connect with the suffering of others and shift our focus away from obsessive, self-centered thinking.
ChapterThe Link Between Selflessness and Happiness
Episode958 Dan Harris on Conquering Fear and Becoming 10% Happier Everyday
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Love and compassion can often be seen as a cliche or something reserved for young audiences.
16:02 - 17:45 (01:43)
Love and Compassion
Summary
Love and compassion can often be seen as a cliche or something reserved for young audiences. However, our capacity to care about others and ourselves is deeply rooted and wired in us, and spending energy in such a way can be a form of wise selfishness.