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Robert Waldinger

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Director of Harvard Study of Adult Development | Zen Master | Author of “The Good Life” |
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A powerful conversation with Shira Lankin Sheps on how community and stress shape wellbeing in Israel. Drawing from the Harvard Study of Adult Development, we explore resilience and loneliness. Watch here: gethelpisrael.com/professional-d…

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Joy and meaning begin with human connection. Arthur Brooks on why love, presence, and community matter more than ever: theatlantic.com/newsletters/ar…

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Money can’t buy happiness or health — but strong relationships can. After 87 years, the Harvard University Study shows connection is key. Long-term research is vital to uncover these truths — we must protect it for future discoveries. Read the article here: news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/…?

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Pleasure isn’t the enemy - chasing emotional highs is. Real joy comes from simple, lasting experiences: friends, nature, music, and play. It’s about balance, not deprivation Dive deeper in my book ‘’The Good Life’’: bit.ly/3ruvYLG #TheGoodLife

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50 yrs ago, Kim Delevett was a 2-year-old refugee. Today, she’s finding the veterans who helped her flee Vietnam—and thanking them. Jennifer Brookland’s stunning @thewarhorse news story reminds us: the relationships we honor can still heal us. Read on: thewarhorse.org/vietnam-refuge…

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There’s no final destination in life, only a journey. Deepak Chopra and I discussed how contentment isn’t a fixed endpoint but a continual process. True peace comes from embracing life’s flow—both highs and lows. How do you navigate your journey?

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Joy doesn’t require a grand plan—just small, daily choices. Connection, movement, and curiosity can change everything. Greatly enjoyed this reflection from the The New York Times Well Festival: nytimes.com/2025/05/09/wel…

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The best advice I’ve heard on happiness? It’s not big breakthroughs - it’s small rituals, good company, and remembering to savor the rain. This The New York Times list is full of gems: nytimes.com/interactive/20…

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Zen teaches that “ordinary mind is the way.” True joy isn’t in the future—it’s in the present. When we stop chasing and start noticing, life becomes vast and full. Dive deeper in my book ‘’The Good Life’’: bit.ly/3ruvYLG #TheGoodLife

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“Happiness, bro, is getting what you want.” That’s where the culture landed. But it used to mean something deeper: living well with others in a just world. This NYT piece is a brilliant, urgent reminder that flourishing is a we, not just a me. nytimes.com/2025/05/03/mag…

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Some truths don’t need fixing or solving—they just need to be seen. Peace often begins when we stop resisting what is. Curious about what really matters for a good life? Explore more insights here: bit.ly/RWaldinger #TheGoodLife

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Happiness isn't something we chase - it's something we build, one connection at a time. Grateful to share insights in this @Todayshow piece on 8 science-backed ways to feel more alive. Read it here: today.com/health/mind-bo… #TheGoodLife

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What makes a good life? After 85+ years of data, the answer is surprisingly simple—and deeply human. Watch the abridged talk, and the full version here: youtube.com/watch?v=eEIFZd…

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Excited to join BuddhaFest 2025—a 6-week online celebration of Buddhist wisdom, film & music starting July 14. Talks, films & teachings from Ram Dass, Joanna Macy & more. Pause, reflect, reconnect. Join us: buddhafestonline.com/home?am_id=rob…

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How does inner transformation shape our outer impact? In this conversation with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, we explore a timeless idea: spiritual practice isn't a retreat from the world - it's a return to it, with greater clarity, compassion, and strength.

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Buddhist philosophy, the bedrock of Zen, teaches us that life is inherently unsatisfactory due to its constant change. We often resist what we dislike, but accepting impermanence is the path to finding peace. Dive deeper in my book ‘’The Good Life’’- Link in bio #TheGoodLife

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What is happiness, *really*? In this short video with Harvard’s Lee Kum Sheung Center, I share insights from the world’s longest study on happiness—and what truly matters for well-being. Follow the series to explore how science meets everyday life.

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In my conversation with Deepak Chopra, we explored an important insight: instead of just asking, “What makes me happy?” we should ask, “Who is asking?” The idea of a fixed “self” doesn’t hold up. True contentment comes from seeing ourselves as part of a greater whole.

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We often look to the past or future, but the only time we actually have is this moment. Curious about what really matters for a good life? Explore more insights here: bit.ly/RWaldinger #TheGoodLife