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

Escaping the productivity trap, silencing the inner nihilist, and finding awe in the most ordinary places. 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. In this episode we talk about: Why humans are hardwired to connect with nature  What it means to "pay attention" The role of  listening and investigation  Antidotes to hopelessness How to overcome obstacles in your meditation practice Practical nature tips for city dwellers  The liberating concept of "autotelic" activities Related Episodes: This Scientist Says One Emotion Might Be the Key to Happiness. Can You Guess What It Is? The Science Of How Nature Changes Your Brain—From Sleep To Cognition To Your Nervous System The Science Of Walking Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Additional Resources:  Turning to Birds Turning to Birds on Substack  A Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping 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. Register here. 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 here, or sign up to livestream here! This episode is sponsored by: Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/HAPPIER. To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris