We Don’t Need to Find Happiness: Happiness Is the Way

    Mary Hillebrand, a former magazine editor and writer, and now a teacher and enjoys teaching mindfulness to high school and adult students and other educators joins eHealth Radio. She is co-author of: Tears Become Rain: Stories of Transformation and Healing Inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh, which offers intimate encounters with the wisdom of the most influential peace activists of the past century. Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Mary Hillebrand discuss the following: How can we be okay with strong emotions, wherever and however they arise?How can we have the capacity to tenderly hold our suffering without losing ourselves to fear, anxiety, or despair?How do we speak from the heart and listen deeply?What particular teachings of Thích Nhât Hạnh resonate in the authors’ personal stories?What makes the stories relatable even for those unfamiliar with Thích Nhât Hạnh?Mary Hillebrand is a former magazine editor and writer, and is now a teacher and enjoys teaching mindfulness to high school and adult students and other educators. Jeanine Cogan, Ph.D., is a mindfulness meditation teacher and executive consultant. She earned a PhD in social psychology and has edited two other books and published many articles in academic journals. Their new book, Tears Become Rain: Stories of Transformation and Healing Inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh (Parallax Press, Oct. 10, 2023), offers intimate encounters with the wisdom of the most influential monk and peace activist of the past century. Website: https://www.tearsbecomerain.org People also listened to this: Ways to Improve Your Emotional IQ The beliefs, views, ideas, thoughts and opinions expressed on any program are those of the persons appearing on the program and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the eHealth Radio Network.