The Happiness Podcast 002 - Introduction to Tony DeMello - Wake-up to happiness
Apr 10, 2019
A clear introduction to an awareness-based path to joy and spirituality. Techniques for noticing negative thoughts without judgement are demonstrated. Practice for quieting reactivity and seeing worries as less real is explored. Research on how most worries never happen is discussed. The idea that happiness is our natural state and freedom comes from dropping fear is emphasized.
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Observe Negative Thoughts Without Judging
- Practice observing negative, pessimistic thoughts without judgment to reduce reactivity.
- Don Joseph Goey advises doing this over weeks so the mind quiets and you may even laugh at worried thoughts.
Happiness Appears When Worry Quietens
- Happiness emerges as worry quiets rather than by achieving external goals.
- Don Joseph Goey explains that as anxious thinking calms, joy arises for no apparent reason and seems always available.
Worry Mostly Never Becomes Reality
- Most worries never materialize and even real problems are usually handled fine.
- Don Joseph Goey cites research: 85% of worries don't happen and 79% who face difficulties cope adequately.