Happiness for Cynics

E38. Self-care is Church for Non-Believers Pt2


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In this episode, we revisit the popular episode that was the inspiration for our new book: Self-Care is Church For Non-Believers.

We explain how a decline in church attendance and an increase in overall scepticism mean that many of us no longer prioritise self-care activities.

Yet, we need to prioritise strong self-care habits more than ever. Around the world, we’re seeing a rise in loneliness, anxiety, stress and depression it’s a Change Storm!

Quite simply, we have to do a better job of looking after ourselves, and self-care activities like being social, service to others, and practicing gratitude are proven to help.

As the Dalai Lama said, “I believe the very purpose of our life is to seek happiness. Whether one believes in religion or not, whether one believes in that religion or this religion, we are all seeking something better in life. So, I think, the very motion of our life is towards happiness…”

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