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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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  • January 31 Has it really been a year? by

    Initially I was certain that there must be some mistake. Inconceivable to me that it has been a year since I followed and so much enjoyed the commit to sit challenge last time. But last year‘s blog posts have been Read More
  • January 31 ready by

    I have participated in this challenge last year. This year I’ll try to intensify by blogging.  listening to the language is much easier than to write it but I’ll give it a try🇳🇱
  • January 31 A Meditation Commitment by

    It is with great enthusiasm that I write this first post for Sharon’s February Meditation Challenge. This is my third year taking the challenge and my first year blogging about it. I was never one for monthly challenges of any Read More
  • January 31 New Here by

    I’ve found Sharon to be inspiring and real and I’ve enjoyed her books and have seen her several times on various event stages. I’m excited to participate in this challenge, and I think the blogging aspect is particularly interesting. My Read More
  • January 31 Welcome back! by

    What a delight to be back and ready to begin again.
  • January 31 Beginning Again by

    Deep Gratitude in joining this lovely group again. In Peace, Jaki
  • January 31 Sweeping Together by

    I just finished Tara Brach’s ten day Radical Compassion challenge with Sounds True. There’s a Buddhist saying about meditation that you’re either sitting in meditation or sweeping the garden courtyard. She spoke about how some people who meditate have meaningful Read More
  • January 31 January yin by

    Looking forward to sharing this space with a ginormous sangha. My questions about compassion are 1) does suffering always involve confusion and 2) can compassion fall equally on confusion and enlighted  3) does compassion for myself also require expectation, tough Read More
  • January 31 1/31/2020- Ready to Begin by

    Looking forward to sharing this learning experience with everyone.
  • January 31 Almost time to start! by

    Hello there! My name is Leonieke. I’m a 26 year old from The Netherlands. At this point in my life I have a lot to be thankful for. I have a lovely place to life, an amazing boyfriend and some Read More
  • January 31 by

    Hello from Belgium
  • January 31 Hello World by

    Here is setting the intention.
  • January 31 Hello from Nepal! by

    I’m a freelance web developer currently studying and developing my practice while enjoying some time in Nepal. I first heard of Sharon Salzberg when I met an amazing Buddhist nun in Myanmar. She recommended Sharon’s book on loving-kindness. I’m looking Read More
  • January 31 Hello Real Happiness Enjoyers! by

    Hi, my name is Rob and I’m participating in the Real Happiness Meditation Challenge and I’ve opted to blog about it here!  I’m really looking forward to the challenge because I like to learn everything I can about meditation and Read More
  • January 31 Hello from the Stars by

    I am really excited for the invitation and looking forward to contribute to this community. I feel deeply grateful for the chance to learn and grow. Thank you Sharon.