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[Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here] Today I look at all the reasons for stress, and how to solve each one, plus, achievement anxiety, how to change the way we think about what really matters, what good achievement really consists of, and how to be in peace with almost no achievement at all! SubscribeContinue reading “Being Happiness Podcast 9 – Ending All Stress and Achievement Anxiety”

[Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here] In today’s podcast Ben talks about the wonder of impermanence, how it can help us weather difficult events in our lives, and keep us from getting too caught up in things, plus how to deal with difficult politicians, and the wonderful Zen tale about the farmer. Comments andContinue reading “Being Happiness Podcast 8 – Everything Turns Out OK”

[Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here] In the 7th Being Happiness podcast, Ben looks at the meaning of life! We go on a philosophical journey with help from Albert Camus and Thich Nhat Hanh to come up a wonderful way of living… Mentioned in the podcast… Peace is Every Step by Thich Nhat Hanh AlbertContinue reading “Being Happiness Podcast 7 – What Is The Meaning of Life?”

[Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here] Today Ben looks at celebrating life even in difficult moments, how to deal with angry people, how we can see what people are saying yes to when they say no to us, and why Richard Branson plays tennis. Books mentioned in today’s episode: Finding My Virginity: The NewContinue reading “Being Happiness Podcast 6 – Celebrating and Angry People!”

[Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here] Ben looks at purpose anxiety and possible solutions, and how to feel like the king of the world! “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” – Howard ThurmanContinue reading “Being Happiness Podcast 5 – What the World Needs.”

[Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here] In today’s episode Ben talks about how our body can let us know when we are doing the right thing or not, and tells a favourite tale from long ago that can help us enormously to see what we might better be focusing on in life. Mentioned inContinue reading “Being Happiness Podcast 4 – Too Many Cows”

[Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here] In today’s episode Ben talks about a surprising day where he learned a lot about what leads to fulfillment in life, how easy it is to abandon our needs in favour of achievement-seeking, and how to reconnect with what those needs really are. Things mentioned in this podcastContinue reading “Being Happiness Podcast 3 – What Fulfills Us”

[Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here] In today’s Being Happiness podcast, ‘Look After Today’, Ben talks about the origins of his interest in mindfulness, trips to Plum Village, and the importance of looking after every day as the best way we have of taking care of the future. Links to books and podcasts mentionedContinue reading “Being Happiness Podcast 2 – Look After Today”

[Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here] Welcome to the first episode of the Being Happiness podcast, I’d love it if you listen and leave me a comment. In this show I look at the idea that beyond today’s media, if we listen to the voices that show human life is improving, and look atContinue reading “Being Happiness Podcast 1 – Planet Earth is Still Wonderful”