{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 227 - Always Rely on a Happy Mind Alone","description":"Always rely on a happy mind alone. This Buddhist slogan for training the mind isn't about &quot;positive thinking&quot; or just being happy. A &quot;happy mind&quot; refers to a mind that is peaceful and free from delusions, like like anger, jealousy, pride or attachment.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; When a delusion like anger is operating in the mind, we no longer see clearly. A delusion is like a warped mirror: everything we see in this mirror is distorted. For example, when we\u2019re hurt we might get angry at someone we love. Anger then makes us see that person as the cause of our pain, a threat, so that we speak and act in regrettable ways.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; \u2018Always rely on a happy mind alone\u2019 reminds us that when our mind isn\u2019t peaceful, it can\u2019t be trusted. The thoughts arising can\u2019t be trusted. Perhaps we need a timeout, a break, or a nap! &amp;nbsp; \u201cWhen another person makes you suffer,&amp;nbsp; it is because he suffers deeply within himself, and his suffering is spilling over.&amp;nbsp; He does not need punishment; he needs help.&amp;nbsp; That's the message he is sending.\u201d&amp;nbsp; \u2013 Thich Nhat Hanh &amp;nbsp; \u201cAlways rely on a happy mind alone.\u201d--Geshe Chekawa To learn more about the new Wednesday evening drop-in classes on Zoom with JoAnn Fox called \u2018Being Peace,\u2019 visit&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/buddhismforeveryone.com\/meditation-classes-for-peace Find us at the links below:&amp;nbsp; Our Link Tree: https:\/\/linktr.ee\/BuddhismForEveryone Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Buddhismforeveryone Private Facebook Group:: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/sanghatalk\/ Website: Buddhismforeveryone.com Instagram: @buddhism4everyone X: @Joannfox77 TikTok: @buddhism4everyone YouTube: @Buddhism4Everyone To learn about Life Coaching with JoAnn Fox visit www.BuddhismforEveryone.com or email JoAnn Fox at joann@buddhismforeveryone.com ","author_name":"Buddhism for Everyone with JoAnn Fox","author_url":"http:\/\/JoannFox.net","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40765155\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40765155"}