How To Relax The Need To Control Everything | Rosa Lewis

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<p dir="ltr">Plus: Navigating the "dark night of the soul," the power of saying "no," and how to be more present.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://rosalewis.co.uk/">Rosa Lewis</a> is a mystic, awakening guide, artist and writer. She is the author of many books, most recently <a href= "https://rosalewis.co.uk/books/">Unlocking the Depths of Being: Wholehearted Presence for a Mystical Reality</a>. The last two meditations on <a href= "https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaotvC2tIBw1RRiSr8pgKVsWvqCicbdcJ&si=1WSenyj4vcNTUiLn"> this playlist</a> are related to her book.  </p> <p><em>Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming.</em> <em><span draggable="true"><a href= "https://www.92ny.org/event/dan-harris-with-allison-gilbert" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Register here.</a></span></em><br /> <br /> <em>Join Dan, Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18, 2026.</em> <em><span draggable="true"><a href= "https://www.eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party#9851" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Register here.</a></span></em> <br /> <br /></p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> This episode is sponsored by:</p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> <strong>Function Health</strong> — 160+ lab tests a year for $365. Check your health the way Dan does at <a class= "underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href= "https://www.functionhealth.com/happier">https://www.functionhealth.com/happier</a> — use code HAPPIER25 for a $25 credit</p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> <strong>Quo</strong> — The modern business phone system. Try free and get 20% off your first six months at <a class= "underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href= "https://www.quo.com/happier">https://www.quo.com/happier</a></p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> <strong>Samsara</strong> — AI-powered fleet safety and operations platform. Request a free demo at <a class= "underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href= "https://www.samsara.com/happier">https://www.samsara.com/happier</a></p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> <strong>Wix</strong> — Build your website with AI in minutes at <a class= "underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href= "https://www.wix.com/harmony">https://www.wix.com/harmony</a></p>