We’ve now reviewed how to manage your anger and fears, take care of yourself physically, emotionally and spiritually and nurture your relationships. Now it’s time to work on being happy. That’s right, you can choose to be happy, regardless of your situation. Most of us know that person who is always dissatisfied, always complaining about something, always critical of others. What to do if that person is you? Matthieu Ricard is a biochemist turned Buddhist monk. That’s right, yet another hard core scientist who believes in the power of the mind and its ability to transform. In 2004 he gave a TED talk entitled, The Habits of Happiness. Here is the link: https://www.ted.com/talks/matthieu_ricard_on_the_habits_of_happiness?referrer=playlist-talks_to_help_practice_patienc

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