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Feel Better, Live More · October 20, 2026 · 1h 56m
How to Find the Extraordinary in the Ordinary: Why Meaning Comes From Within with Henry Shukman #689
Dr. Rangan Chatterjee sits down with Zen Master Henry Shukman to explore how meditation reveals a deeper reality underneath the striving of everyday life. They discuss finding meaning, purpose, and happiness within rather than through external achievement, and Shukman unpacks the host’s own transformative retreat experience. The conversation also touches on ageing with serenity, building a consistent meditation habit amidst family and responsibilities, and practical tools for coping with shame, cravings, and difficult relationships.
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Shukman explains that meditation reveals a natural open heart underneath the striving, showing that meaning, purpose, and happiness are found within us, not in external achievements.
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Building a consistent meditation practice is discussed as a form of mental training, not just relaxation, requiring practical strategies to fit into a busy life.
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