Minimizing Pain, Maximizing Joy
Life is filled with hardships and tragedies — a fact that 2020 has made all too clear for people across the globe. For thousands of years, philosophers have come up with strategies to help us cope with such hardship. This week on Hidden Brain, we talk with philosopher William Irvine about ancient ideas — backed by…
Is gratitude the secret of happiness? I spent a month finding out
It has become a hugely popular concept in positive psychology and self-help, but is feeling grateful really a panacea? One writer sets aside her skepticism and opens up her gratitude journal A memory came to mind recently of opening presents after my seventh or eighth birthday party – the thrill of the smooth, sharp-edged wrapping…
Breath
Humans typically take about 25,000 breaths per day — often without a second thought. But the COVID-19 pandemic has put a new spotlight on respiratory illnesses and the breaths we so often take for granted. Journalist James Nestor became interested in the respiratory system years ago after his doctor recommended he take a breathing class to help…
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About Me
I started down this mindfulness road in 2014 when I nervously wandered into #ginathealmighty’s beginner group at Purdue. It must’ve worked pretty well since here I am nearly 7 years later starting my own group. Courtney is my sister from another mister and my mindfulness wingman, or maybe I am HER wingman… dude…
Dani's Mindfulness Group Madness 