10% Happier with Dan Harris How To Stop Getting Dragged Around By Your Anxieties, Thought Loops, and Insecurities | Sebene Selassie
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Mar 6, 2026 
Sebene Selassie, a meditation teacher and three-time cancer survivor, shares practical mindfulness guidance. She explains what mindfulness really means and why the body and breath make reliable anchors. Hear why meditation is not a magic cure, how to find practices that fit your life, and why intention helps you stick with practice.
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Early Meditation Spark From Family Influence
- Sebene Selassie began exploring meditation in high school after her brother joined Hare Krishna and even taught a meditation class for her East Asian Studies course.
- That early exposure led her to major in comparative religious studies and decades of ongoing practice.
Meditation As Lifeline During Multiple Cancers
- Sebene survived stage 3 breast cancer at 34 and has lived with metastatic stage 4 cancer for 15 years, using meditation to navigate repeated health crises.
- She credits practices with grounding her during pain and suffering rather than merely distracting from it.
Adapt Posture To Your Body Needs
- If sitting still is impossible or painful, adapt posture: stand, sit in a chair, or lie down to practice; prioritize an open body to support breathing and alertness.
- Sebene recommends grounding techniques like bringing awareness to the feet and using lying-down practice to release held tension.
