Learning To Be Happy

In this episode we look at how to keep a useful journal for the purpose of questioning our beliefs and confronting our negative mental and emotional patterns.

The search for Truth necessitates questioning everything, and there are several things we never think to question as they seem self-evident. What is a thought and where does it come from? In this episode we look for proof "we think", and will come to realise, at least intellectually, that we're not the source of thoughts, rather than we perceive them very much like sounds. This has huge implications, to truly realise your thoughts are not a part of your 'Self', you will no longer be attached to your opinion or point of view, you become extraordinarily flexible and easy going. You're no longer interested in being "right", and you begin to understand that thoughts are functional, and thoughts do not have a superior or inferior relationship, but rather, some thoughts lead to peace and some away from it.

This episode introduces listeners to the practice of mindfulness in daily life. Mindfulness can be used to improve concentration and increase our enjoyment of everyday things. It can be relaxing, stress reducing, but perhaps most importantly, it can be insightful. Contrary to what many think, when we start practicing mindfulness we become more aware of our thoughts and this will help us understand how they shape our feelings.

This is the introduction to the Learning To Be Happy podcast series. All the content is inspired by my personal experience in pursuit of happiness and my wish to understand the source of negativity. I hope what I have to share proves useful on your journey.

This is a guided meditation. It offers a new way or relating to sound, empowering you to feel capable of meditating anytime, anywhere. You don't need a quiet place to meditate... it's important that we learn how to use what we're aware of, here and now, to make peace with and befriend it.