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  • The Happiness You Don’t Have to Chase

    The Happiness You Don’t Have to Chase
    2026/07/10
    July 10, 2026 The Happiness You Don’t Have to Chase – Rev. Amitha Khema Quiet the Mind YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Listen to the Audio Version Show Notes What if the happiness we’ve been searching for isn’t something we find, but something we stop chasing? In this conversation, Amitha Khema shares the Buddhist perspective on happiness, mindfulness, and the causes of suffering. We discuss why external achievements can never provide lasting fulfillment, how meditation and mindfulness help us respond rather than react, and what it means to develop a deeper sense of peace regardless of life’s ups and downs. If you’re looking for practical ways to live with more awareness, this conversation offers timeless insights that anyone can apply. In This Episode The difference between external pleasure and inner happinessWhy chasing happiness often leaves us feeling emptyHow mindfulness helps us respond instead of reactThe Four Noble Truths and what they mean in everyday lifeWhy attachment is at the root of sufferingGrowing up Buddhist in Sri Lanka and attending a Catholic schoolThe value of questioning your own beliefsMeditation as a practical skill, not an escapeFinding contentment regardless of circumstancesWhat it really means to live with awareness Resources & Links The Happiness Collection on AmazonTake the Happiness Baseline QuizBuddhist Meditation Center Featured Guest Venerable Amitha Khema Guest Amitha Khema is a Sri Lankan Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and Buddhist chaplain who is dedicated to making the timeless wisdom of Buddhism accessible to modern life. Drawing on the Theravāda tradition, he teaches practical mindfulness, compassion, and meditation to help people cultivate greater peace, resilience, and inner happiness. His work bridges ancient teachings with the challenges of everyday living, showing that lasting fulfillment comes not from changing our circumstances, but from transforming the mind. Your Host Jim Wills Host Become the Happiest Person You Know Every episode is a step closer to a happier, more intentional life. Subscribe and we’ll send you new episodes, happiness hacks, and insights straight to your inbox. Subscribe No spam, ever. Unsubscribe anytime.
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  • The Happiness Baseline: Why Happiness Doesn’t Last

    The Happiness Baseline: Why Happiness Doesn’t Last
    2026/06/28

    June 25, 2026 The Happiness Baseline: Why Happiness Doesn’t Last

    General Happiness


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    Show Notes

    This first episode introduces the heart of Happiness Hacks. Janrace Prudent and Jim Wills come together to share the story behind the project and the idea that drives it forward: Happiness isn’t something we chase, it’s something we practice. Through small, intentional daily choices, we can shift our baseline experience of life.

    This opening conversation lays the foundation for the journey ahead, simple, honest, and rooted in lived experience.

    In This Episode
    • The story behind the Happiness Hacks book and journal
    • What the “Happiness Baseline” is and why it matters
    • Why happiness isn’t a destination but rather a daily practice
    • How small, intentional choices shift your baseline experience of life
    • What listeners can expect from the Happiness Hacks Podcast going forward

    Resources & Links
    • The Happiness Collection on Amazon
    • Take the Happiness Baseline Quiz

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    28 分