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"What's the Point?" – A Simple Answer to Life's Biggest Question | Lili Taylor

"What's the Point?" – A Simple Answer to Life's Biggest Question | Lili Taylor

10% Happier with Dan Harris
8 mei 2026 46 min
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<p dir="ltr">Escaping the productivity trap, silencing the inner nihilist, and finding awe in the most ordinary places.</p> <p dir="ltr">Lili Taylor is an award-winning movie, television, and theater actor. In the birding world, Lili is a board member of the National Audubon Society, the American Birding Association, and the New York City Bird Alliance.</p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode we talk about:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why humans are hardwired to connect with nature </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What it means to "pay attention"</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The role of  listening and investigation </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Antidotes to hopelessness</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How to overcome obstacles in your meditation practice</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Practical nature tips for city dwellers </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The liberating concept of "autotelic" activities</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Related Episodes:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-scientist-says-one-emotion-might-be-the-key-to/id1087147821?i=1000590657863"> This Scientist Says One Emotion Might Be the Key to Happiness. Can You Guess What It Is?</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-science-of-how-nature-changes-your-brain-from/id1087147821?i=1000676848223"> The Science Of How Nature Changes Your Brain—From Sleep To Cognition To Your Nervous System</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-science-of-walking-the-benefits-of/id1087147821?i=1000677128486"> The Science Of Walking</a></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">Additional Resources: </p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/743576/turning-to-birds-by-lili-taylor/"> Turning to Birds</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://substack.com/@turningtobirds?r=2oqk0d&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile"> Turning to Birds on Substack</a> </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Pocket-Guide-Pigeon-Watching-Misunderstood/dp/1523511346"> A Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32558705/">The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping</a></li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">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. <a href= "https://www.92ny.org/event/dan-harris-with-allison-gilbert">Register here.</a></p> <p dir="ltr">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. Grab your in-person spot <a href= "https://www.eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party">here</a>, or sign up to livestream <a href= "https://www.eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-livestream">here</a>!<br /> <br /> This episode is sponsored by:</p> <p dir="ltr">Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at <a href= "http://square.com/go/HAPPIER">square.com/go/HAPPIER</a>.</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>

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