You're Gonna Be Alright No Matter What: On Facing Anger, Aging, and Loss With Humor and Grace | Sylvia Boorstein

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<p dir="ltr">The legendary dharma teacher on self-acceptance, the two-sentence trick she uses on her own anger, and what actually makes her happy after 90 years of living.</p> <p dir="ltr">Sylvia Boorstein, PhD, LCSW is a co-founding teacher of Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre California and the author of five books on Buddhism, Mindfulness, and particularly That's Funny, You Don't Look Buddhist: On Being a Faithful Jew and a Passionate Buddhist. </p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode we talk about:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why turning 90 makes the Buddha's teachings on impermanence feel real instead of theoretical</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The line Sylvia repeats to herself that's become the antidote to ill will and anger</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why "there's always a hand to hold" might be the whole point of being alive</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The four (or three) noble truths, reworked in Sylvia's own words</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">A grocery store treat that turned into an unexpected lesson about where happiness actually comes from</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What she says to people who are dying, and why it's not a lie</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">And much more<strong><br /></strong></li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Get the 10% with Dan Harris app <a href= "https://app.danharris.com/membership">here</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Sign up for Dan's free newsletter <a href= "http://www.danharris.com/">here</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Follow Dan on social: <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5">Instagram</a>, <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FOA84J">TikTok</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Subscribe to our <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD">YouTube Channel</a></p> <p dir="ltr">This episode is sponsored by:<br /> BetterHelp:: Don't let stigma stand in the way of support. Start therapy with BetterHelp.</p> <p dir="ltr">Sign up and get 10% off at <a href= "http://betterhelp.com/HAPPIER">BetterHelp.com/HAPPIER</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">Warby Parker: Our listeners can buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at <a href= "http://warbyparker.com/HAPPIER">WarbyParker.com/HAPPIER</a> — and using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad<strong><br /></strong></p> <p dir="ltr">To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit <a href= "https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris">https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris</a></p>