1255: The Gravity of Gratitude: The Neuroscience of Happiness Explained and Find Your Inner Peace with Neuroscientist and Author Shekhar Mayanil

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Chasing happiness can feel like running on a treadmill—always moving but never quite arriving. It’s easy to believe that the next achievement, purchase, or milestone will bring lasting fulfillment, only to find the feeling fades just as quickly. True contentment isn’t found in the chase but in learning to appreciate the present, align with what truly matters, and let go of the idea that happiness is something to be earned. When the focus shifts from seeking to simply being, fulfillment often follows naturally. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEpa8wEIqYs Shekhar Mayanil is a neuroscientist, educator, and author specializing in human consciousness and emotional well-being. As a researcher and lecturer at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences in Bangalore, he explores the connections between neuroscience, gratitude, and transformation. His best-selling book, The Gravity of Gratitude: Yogic Neuroscience Understanding of Gratitude, presents a unique approach to mental health and growth. Today, he shares insights on gratitude as a state of being, explaining how mindful breathing, grace, and perspective shifts can reshape both life experience and brain function. Stay tuned! Resources Connect with Shekhar Mayanil on LinkedIn Get a copy of The Gravity of Gratitude: Yogic-Neuroscience Understanding of Gratitude by Shekhar Mayanil on Amazon

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