Conversation with the 'World's Happiest Man'

In this video interview, Matthieu Ricard, called “the world’s happiest man,” shares stories, insight, and humor on some very timeless questions based on his own life’s journey, and his experience as an interpreter for the Dalai Lama over many years. A small sampling: that it is crucial to distinguish between compassion and empathy; that our profound nature is compassion, consideration, and unconditional love for others; that we should not confuse happiness with pleasant sensations -- rather, that happiness is a way of being; that pleasure exhausts itself whereas compassion gets deeper and more stable; and so much more. Enjoy a delightful final question about his favorite mantra, and a few smiles.

Be The Change

Consider a choice you are making today whether small or monumental. Pause. Notice and try to identify a motivation -- self-interest, pleasure, empathy, happiness, reward, compassion...? Choose a direction. Make it a practice.

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