10% Happier

Last night Stephen talked about Climate Change and how Tennessee plans on executing prisoners on death row.

So it was with much relief that his guest was Dan Harris, author of 10% Happier" How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works -- A True Story.

Reading that title meant that Stephen had almost no time left for the interview. But Dan Harris did tell Stephen and the audience members how to meditate.

1. Sit with your spine straight.
2. Close your eyes.
3. Concentrate on your breathing.

I always had trouble meditating. I would worry about all the things we worry about. Dan Harris talked about that. If your mind starts wandering, bring it back to just concentrating on your breathing.

Good advice. Everyone try it. You probably will be 10% happier.

Moral Compass 5000 Action Center

Apparently Stephen can tell whether we have been good, bad or Snoopy by using the technology available to him -- The Moral Compass 5000 Action Center.

Here is the list of most and least acceptable behaviors according to us, and that according to a Gallup Poll.

Mostly Acceptable
Death Penalty 62%
Divorce 62%
Wearing Fur 61%
Gambling 58%
Premarital Sex 57%
Testing on Animals 57%
Baby Out of Wedlock 51%
Homosexuality 49%
Doctor Assisted Suicide 39%
Cloning Humans 9%
Polygamy 7%
Adultery 6%

He explained all the intricacies of this chart on his show. It was intriguing.