Ben is back in the woods chasing cuckoos and discussing creative inspiration, ways of learning, footpaths, and the 'excitement' of spring. Full notes and more at NotesfromBen.com

Everyday Art

Apr 23rd, 2021 11m 20s

Ben talks about the name change of this podcast, from Being Happiness to Notes from Ben, creativity, sharing what you create, making art everyday, Agnes Martin, reading or not reading the news, and more. Show notes at NotesfromBen.com

Ep. 10 - The Pillar Is You

Jun 28th, 2019 14m 34s

What happens when pillars of strength in our lives disappear or don't show up? Three stories, two disappearing teachers and one dad-delivered home birth, show us how we are the pillars in our own lives. Visit Beinghappiness.com

Ep. 9 - Ending All Stress and Acheivement Anxiety

Jun 13th, 2019 22m 44s

Ben discusses how to reduce all stress in our lives, and looks at achievement anxiety, and how we can find better ways to measure achievements that really matter. Visit beinghappiness.com for more!

Ep. 8 - Everything Turns Out OK

May 30th, 2019 10m 9s

Ben talks about the wonder of impermanence, and how it can help us weather difficult events in our lives, plus how to deal with difficult politicians, and a favourite Zen tale... visit beinghappiness.com

Ep. 7 - The Meaning of Life

May 10th, 2019 12m 9s

Ben looks at the meaning of life! We go on a philosophical journey with help from Albert Camus and Thich Nhat Hanh to come up a wonderful way of living. Visit beinghappiness.com for more and to sign up for the newsletter...

Ep. 6 - Celebrating and Angry People

Feb 19th, 2019 11m 32s

Today Ben looks at celebrating life even in difficult moments, how to deal with angry people, how we can see what people are saying yes to when they say no to us, and why Richard Branson plays tennis. Join me at beinghappiness.com

Ep. 5 - What the world needs

Jan 25th, 2019 13m 7s

Ben looks at purpose anxiety and possible solutions, and how to feel like the king of the world! See beinghappiness.com for show notes...

Ep. 4 - Too many cows

Jan 18th, 2019 7m 48s

Ben talks about how our body can let us know when we are doing the right thing or not, and tells a favourite tale from long ago that can help us enormously to see what we might better be focusing on in life. Visit beinghappiness.com

Ep. 3 - What Fulfills Us

Jan 9th, 2019 9m 24s

Ben talks about a surprising day where he learned a lot about what leads to a fulfilling life, how easy it is to abandon our needs in favour of achievement-seeking, and how to reconnect with what those needs really are. Show notes at Beinghappi

Ep. 2 - Look After Today

Dec 28th, 2018 10m 14s

Ben talks about the origins of his interest in mindfulness, trips to Plum Village, and the importance of looking after every day, as the best way of taking care of the future. See beinghappiness.com for links, notes and more.

Ep. 1 - Planet Earth is Still Wonderful

Dec 12th, 2018 8m 8s

Ben looks at the idea that beyond today's media, if we listen to the voices that show human life is improving, and look at the beauty of the world around us, we find great happiness and meaning in our lives. Visit beinghappiness.com

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