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Secular Mindfulness: Magic for Peace of Mind

Navigating the emotional challenges of modern secular living can be eased by cultivating inner peace of mind. Mindfulness practices, though sometimes challenging to adopt, can ground us in gratitude. How can we actively seek out the everyday magic and truly appreciate each mindful moment as a source of relief?

To explore strategies that increase our capacity to deal, and heal, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with author and mindfulness educator Susan Kaiser Greenland.

Susan shares her wisdom of secular mindfulness from her latest work, Real-World Enlightenment: Discovering Ordinary Magic in Everyday Life. She offers simple techniques that quiet the monkey mind, alleviate the emotional toll of modern life, and cultivate peace of mind. The three-part practices are so easy that adults and children can do them.

Original Air Date Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

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Meet Our Guest:

Globally recognized mindfulness educator and bestselling author Susan Kaiser Greenland specializes in distilling wisdom traditions and scientific research into straightforward everyday practices. Holding a Juris Doctor degree from New York University School of Law, she initially worked as an attorney before shifting her focus to mindfulness education.

In the early 2000s, she pioneered the introduction of secular mindfulness into classrooms through her Inner Kids model.

Her latest work, Real-World Enlightenment, encapsulates her ongoing dedication to mindfulness. Her contributions are featured in prominent publications such as the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, and CNN.

Book: Real-World Enlightenment: Discovering Ordinary Magic in Everyday Life

Susan Kaiser Greenland — Making Secular Magic:

How to manage the emotional toll of modern secular living. {4:04}
The ‘Three Good Things’ exercise offers peace of mind during stressful times. {7:17}
Three simple techniques for practicing mindfulness. {13:03}
The pursuit of enlightenment is found in the magic of every moment. {25:50}

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