šŸ’Ž A jewel to revisit often: ā€œThe Pursuit of Happinessā€

Every so often, you come across something so potent, so clear, so utterly true that it stops you in your tracks. This is one of those moments.

I study many ideas — across philosophy, psychology, spirituality, and the nature of reality — and I can confidently say this is among the most powerful, distilled insights I’ve ever heard.

This is the kind of thing I revisit over and over. Like a rare jewel, it reveals more each time you sit with it.

Listen to The Pursuit of Happiness inĀ the Waking Up appĀ ~10 min. (Lesson 1 of a 10-part seriesĀ Zen and the Art of Living)

Robert Waldinger — director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, Zen teacher, and New York Times bestseller of The Good Life — he explores what ancient wisdom and modern research tell us about ā€œthe building blocks of the good life that are hidden right here in plain sight.ā€

Robert draws on both his in-depth Zen experience and the most up-to-date study findings to share insights and practices that can ā€œhelp us through difficult times, and bring richness and joy to our everyday lives."

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