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We will have a few hundred participants from the 2020 Real Happiness Challenge writing about their experiences throughout the month on our blog. These posts will be an honest look at what really happens when we practice everyday.

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  • February 25 Sending Positive Energy by

    I did the Sharon Salzberg meditation challenge a few years ago. It was nice – I was just starting to get into meditation. I had no idea how powerful it could be and I continue a meditation practice. It is Read More
  • February 25 Day25 – others by

    Today’s meditation practice is one that I do often. It has helped me to understand others and to see them as people who, like myself, also experience pain, happiness, fear, and love. And it has helped me to understand that Read More
  • February 25 Day 25-Lovingkindness by

    My meditation today started with feeling stressed about getting things done. I was able to notice the tension in the body through noting “tight” or “tense” or “stress”. As I got settled in, I was able to practice with Sharon Read More
  • February 25 We Are All The Same Light by

    Lovingkindness meditations reinforce the belief that we are all from the same light.   Even the annoying people in our lives.  I enjoy stepping back and thinking about people who I may just see through on a daily basis or the Read More
  • February 25 Sutta Nipata by

    May all beings be filled with joy and peace May all beings sit in the light. May all beings be free May all beings everywhere, The strong and the weak The great and the small … May all beings everywhere Read More
  • February 25 #RealHappiness Day 25 by

    I usually listen to this meditation a few times. It is an area I have struggled with.  Lovingkindness towards others has been difficult for me in the past, especially the part where we visualize someone we have difficulty with.  Last Read More
  • February 24 Huddle up by

    I didn’t really connect with the visuals that Sharon was using today. I found it hard to picture myself in the middle of the circle. I hope I am able to do better  tomorrow
  • February 24 Begin again by

    I had a wonderful meditation, surrounded by my benefactors — then promptly got sucked into fighting with my landlord over text message, not the most metta kind of day! Oof. My big takeaway is it’s never too late to start Read More
  • February 24 Day 24-Softer and Gentler by

    I needed more loving kindness meditation in my life! The practice was soft today. Sometimes when I realize I have lost focus on my breath, I quickly and forcefully try to bring my attention back to the focal point. It’s Read More
  • February 24 Metta by

    Metta- defined in Buddhist tradition is the ability to embrace all parts of ourselves and extend it outward to embrace all parts of all beings everywhere. This has come up time and time again when practicing lovingkindness and compassion.  The Read More
  • February 24 Recharge my batteries by

    This meditation was just what I needed.  I’ve been a little under the weather and had a long day at work.  After this meditation,  I felt refreshed and recharged.  The circle surrounding you is so comforting and supportive.  It’s a Read More
  • February 24 Perfect, perfect! by

    Today in the 21 Day Meditation Experience the centering thought is All is perfect. All is well. and the mantra is Om Bhavam Namah In the 7 Spiritual Laws of Success today is the Law of Giving and Receiving and Read More
  • February 24 Loving Kindness by

    Practicing loving kindness and compassion in meditation is one of the cornerstones to the Theravada school of Buddhism. A famous quote by The 14th Dalai Lama is “My religion is simple, my religion is kindness”. In the practice of Buddhism, Read More
  • February 24 Lovingkindness directed within by

    All beings deserve happiness is easier to contemplate as all beings, or maybe all of you. To start with me feels… selfish? Maybe. It’s more like yes, yes, of course all beings includes me, but I don’t need to say that. If it is Read More
  • February 24 Metta walk by

    Another walking meditation? Oh, no! I was much relieved to find it was at regular speed. I generally walk to my local coffeehouse on Sundays and used that walk to complete this exercise. I felt so good when I arrived, and Read More
  • February 24 I Am by

    I did the Sharon Salzberg meditation challenge a few years ago. It was nice – I was just starting to get into meditation. I had no idea how powerful it could be and I continue a meditation practice. It is Read More
  • February 24 Day24 – heart opening by

    I always feel a sense of gratitude when doing the practice of a lovingkindness meditation. Sometimes it’s overwhelming and it brings me to tears. Other times it just makes me smile and fills me with warmth. During today’s practice I Read More
  • February 24 Wholeness by

    Today in 21 Day Meditation Experience the centering thought is I create my perfect health. and the mantra is Sat Chit Ananda In the 7 Spiritual Laws of Success today is the Law of Pure Potentiality and the mantra is Read More
  • February 24 #RealHappiness Day 24 by

    Today brings us back to the magic moment of when we catch ourselves drifting off during meditation.  That’s the moment of awareness. Sharon again reminds us to be kind to ourselves and practice lovingkindness towards ourselves.  This practice of being Read More
  • February 23 Day23 – may i be well by

    “May I be well. May I be peaceful.” I did not practice today’s meditation until evening. Typically I have been waking up early to meditate, but last night the baby woke up during the night and then we all slept Read More