Happiness Break: Where Did You Come From? A Guided Reflection Practice
Summary
Host Dacher Keltner welcomes indigenous artist Lila June Johnston to lead a writing contemplation on one’s place of origin. Johnston guides listeners through a free-write exercise using the prompt “I come from a place where,” encouraging unfiltered expression to foster healing and introspection. The episode highlights research showing that autobiographical writing improves life satisfaction, relationships, and health.
Topics discussed
Intro: How to Fail and Schitt's Creek
Sponsor: NPR Shortwave podcast
Happiness Break intro and benefits of writing
Grounding breathing exercise
Lila June Johnston introduces the writing prompt
Guided free-write session: 'I come from a place where'
Closing reflection and sign-off
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