10% Happier with Dan Harris' and RuPaul

The world's most famous drag queen talks with ABC News' Dan Harris about how he started his meditation practice
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[@Toxic_Femininity]

RuPaul; one of the greatest modern day philosophers. I’m so glad we’re on this planet together 💜

[@jess98_]

same

[@tinaespino7874]

This is such an eye opening interview, I can't believe it has not been viewed and liked by more people!

[@kevincharliefoxtrot9792]

I have such a massive amount of respect for Rupaul after taking the time to listen. -42 yr old straight male from the sticks.

[@williamharvey381]

Oh....I love RuPaul.....he's not just a drag queen. He is a PERSON. He's wonderful. I love that fact that he lives his live with no boundaries. Thank you, RuPaul.

[@bart234465]

Mama Ru and Dan "Straightest Man Ever" Harris have great chemistry. They need to take a road trip together or something and film it.

[@patcavasin5947]

This was so interesting....RuPaul is so articulate, honest, intelligent and interesting.

[@lesliecomstock549]

I love RuPaul soooo much. What a beautiful soul.

[@AdmitthatijustdiditX]

Love this, RuPaul is such an insightful person!

[@carmelogiuseppe3805]

The family that drags together slays together..i love it🎤

[@Krystal_Kitty7]

I cracked up he's so funny but a wise man ❤️

[@melissatosetti6895]

I wish I had the words to explain just how much I loved this. Thank you.

[@ryanrinaldo7866]

Rupaul simply brilliant the wisdom he brings to the world

[@MrSathyasaibaba]

I love how Ru loves the passages from his own book 😁

[@K-10-limitless]

We should all feel that way about what we create. And we are always creating.

[@debravancamp5773]

So great. Everyone should hear this message.

[@KalePail27]

15 minutes in....very well done so far. I haven't seen anyone who has put the work in to try & understand Ru before they sit down to ask him questions. Excellent stuff.

[@Jumpoable]

& Ru responds in kind. Most excellent stuff indeed.

[@vm3016]

Ru Paul makes me realize I am living on the safe side of life. Maybe I am not brave enough to reveal my true self.

[@Krystal_Kitty7]

I love how he describes God because that's exactly how I feel when I pray but I always felt a sense of guilt or wrongdoing for not believing in what others say God is. I just know it's something greater than myself and I know it exists and that's all that matters. 🙏💙 You're awesome RuPaul thanks for this interview ❤️

[@chineloanikpe9554]

That's exactly how I feel as well.

[@ernestoaviles8922]

Rupaul has opened my eyes spirit...my soul....tough being a sensitive which in turn opens a medium in you... I SHOULD KNOW 😇

[@isamarques5206]

Ru is pure inspiration ❤️

[@rimarico]

Love it he is such a powerful mindful man

[@carmelogiuseppe3805]

Rupaul I love you! Thank you for sharing your sensitivity by allowing the vulnerability of you innocence.😂😄😘🤗

[@humanandrade1537]

That which cannot be discribed. Perfect... Love you allllllllllllllllllllllllllll

[@aprilb29]

Thanks so much for the interview. Just getting into meditation and I love Rupauls visualization of the act of meditation. So helpful and insightful. Love drag race too!

[@melissatosetti1247]

I am so grateful for this. Thank you.

[@jason84nz]

This is the best Rupaul interview I’ve ever seen.

[@tiffanypaige5375]

Omg this was the best interview an I have so much respect for Rupaul now.

[@jordiblu2131]

One of the BEST interviews I have seen love love love

[@cnpf312]

I just love RuPaul!! ❤️ He is interesting and insightful! 💃

[@AllisonMarie9351]

I love Mama Ru. So much of what was said rings so true. Such a wise soul!

[@andrewood8320]

Beautiful and most Genuine interview I've seen in decades!

[@Bodhismile]

What a thoughtful and beautiful conversation. Thank you for sharing this. As a student and practitioner of Buddhism, I appreciate this, the contemplation on kindness and the ineffable.

[@biggiesmallztravels6689]

Rupaul is an incredibly deep and insightful thinker. He has been a great inspiration to me in my spiritual "awakening ".

[@juansalas8093]

What a great talk!! Thank you 👏👏👏

[@MagentaDreams70]

Thank you. Love this. 💚 Beautiful words on meditation. AND... Rupaul is da bomb. 🤗😘💚

[@JakobMusick]

Can't wait for you to do drag, Dan!

[@bottosrob]

I love the part where RP noticed the child who is cast out is the one who tries to these avenues (of exploration/ living from the heart).

[@aaronpfannkuchen3183]

Great interview and very enlightening. I needed to hear this. I have had deal with my own journey as a gay man and someone who is dealing with substance abuse and needs help.

[@corahubert1073]

By far one of favorite videos of Dan, He has grown so much. And Rupaul is defintely an inspiration. One of the worst things in the world is spiritual poverty. These guys get it.

[@mariahc.crawley884]

♡A Family That Drags Together Os A Family That Slays Together! ♡

[@coolkoreamag]

love this interview ;) Dan Harris is a great reporter and I like the dynamic conversation with Ru. Ru is sooooo smart, it´s a pleasure to listen to him, truly.

[@brendaarmstrong4065]

I love listening to Ru Paul crack himself up. I realized when watching this that as was similar when Lady Gaga first appeared on the scene in outfits made of meat for instance... and when first seeing Ru Paul in drag, and then hearing them each speak so eloquently and intelligently about profound things.... First impressions of people who initially garner shock turn out to be individuals who have important things to say and share with the world... to help us all in journeys. I appreciate their willingness to be so vulnerable, honest and candid...

[@RebeccaLynnMusic]

This is GOLD.

[@freezerburnednomore]

Great interview! So much heart ❤️

[@floridaexplorerk2518]

Dan Harris is one of The last GREAT 🇺🇸 American News Anchors. His voice is commanding and instills trust in the listener. Idk about you, but there are NOT MANY people associated with ANY of (the ruthlessly backstabbing betraying and traitorous) media, that I would describe as honest, respectable, or beneficial to society but Dan Harris is one. He has my respect for being straightforward and honest, transparent and willing to humble himself for the greater good.

[@pemayangdon74]

Very smart guy!

[@mikeyc4525]

Ru had, what I always have referred to as, "A Knowing". This is a sense that I believe we are born with. I also remembered certain comments my Mother made that always stuck with me and got me through my rough times. I wish that everyone could, or would tap into this KNOWING. But we're all here for different lessons aren't we? Thanks Ru for sharing.

[@rgoob4045]

wow, i hear the language of the heart and recovery. Gratitude!

[@HawthorneHillNaturePreserve]

This was an excellent podcast! I enjoyed getting to know both of these individuals more. I love RuPaul.

[@cmkat9210]

Wonderful. Really enjoyed this.

[@ParalyzedDreamer]

How does this video not have over a million views?! Love this interview

[@christopherlundgren3499]

Prayer is talking to Universe, meditation is listening to Universe. Not dogmatic, of course, there are several layers and such, but as a starting point, I've found it helpful

[@tonyshamas8074]

WOW this was amazing!!

[@Jumpoable]

A gem of an interview. GuRuPaul IS an ascended master. Shapeshifting Seeker. Ardhanarishvara. But poor Dan... years of "formal training in meditation" & still doesn't get the basics... It's like he keeps reading recipes of how to bake a cake, took expensive classes with pastry chefs & witnessed them bake a cake, or helped with the prep work & yet had NEVER actually gone into his own kitchen, just LET IT GO & just BAKE THE DAMN CAKE.

[@divox9pqr]

Great interview…so revealing…Thanks very much

[@marinachung8100]

Love Love Love this interview . Dan you are a great interviewer.

[@LL-lh7om]

THIS IS JUICY!!! Thanks RU

[@jenniferhalliwell416]

Watching Dan blush at 17:56 is everything! Yes Dan it's true, you're cute!

[@christinamcdonald7308]

I adore this man xx

[@jess98_]

wow i am so glad i have watched this

[@carmelogiuseppe3805]

Play, play ,play is what I do in life loving all the colors by exploration and curiosity😁

[@juanmanuelalmirabauta9526]

I love it !

[@glamdoll9082]

Rupaul is so wise!

[@williamharvey381]

Thank you, Mr Harris. You are a wonderful person. I never realized how wonderful you were....but, are you just doing a stage show or what are you behind the scenes.?

[@AdmitthatijustdiditX]

LMAO, "unfortunately the predator is Killing people...! "

[@hellspawned666]

the quote "the family that drags together, slays together" alone made me 10% happier 😂

[@tonilxxxiii]

Love you Ru

[@knowens3]

Thanks

[@thelongwindingpathtowardsf4978]

I love that he knows Alan Watts too... I love RuPaul..

[@Dimples718]

We need to bring more of these intellectual platforms back, sadly not much of this exist now a days.

[@WootTootZoot]

"Monty Python is my tribe"...I can relate.

[@mariahc.crawley884]

Don't WEAR HIGH HEELS IN SOGGY GRASS!

[@dopeariz1020]

💕💕💕💕✨

[@richardcraig977]

Also just know that sexuality is a spectrum. You might identify as a straight man but it might be more accurate just to say you are gay. You can like one gender more than the other and that doesn’t make you any less than a man to like someone of the same gender.

[@williamharvey381]

How beautiful. Such a wonderful sentiment. Is crying part of meditation?

[@lnup9559]

Sometimes it can be. It is a release. it releases emotion especially anger. Once you can get that out it no longer holds you captive,, then you can move on.

[@RebeccaLynnMusic]

❤

[@cme1027]

What kind of bird was big bird🤣🤣

[@bp36982]

Please I need to meet Rupaul, he is me🥰🥺

[@lewisovhebn]

He is the God

[@richardcraig977]

Rupaul was going through they’re Saturn return. A Saturn return is an astrological transition that occurs when the planet Saturn returns to the same ecliptic longitude that it occupied at the moment of a person's birth. Which is essentially just our mind and body starting over as if you are child and it allows you to see the world new. Also prayer doesn’t have to be religious, all it is is setting intention and sending it to the universe. It feels as if Rupaul was allowing themself to free them from their problems. They aren’t allowing the world to influence their thoughts as much as they should. I recommend listening to what they are saying and meditate and pray, or setting intentions.

[@user-hs3sv7is9d]

#LIFE👠👠👠

[@christopherlundgren3499]

"We are Universe trying to figure itself out"

[@itgoesmyway]

What does he mean by "traffic"? 12:38

[@itgoesmyway]

Skemmdarvargur1 thankss

[@kevincharliefoxtrot9792]

I really expected Dan to "play dress-up".

[@33CHRISTINA33]

💫💜Ru💝✨

[@pemayangdon74]

Why Repaul is not expecting that he is using a Buddhist way of meditating to clam his mind. Cuz I can clearly see that the method of soothing his mind is practicing Buddhism way “sort of speak” for sure but he is not admitting it. That is very peculiar! 🤔🤕🤥❤️💝🌸🌺🌹✌🏼🌍

[@turbojon8117]

Love the random apostrophe in the title ... amateurs. Okay now on to the video.

[@siberianhusky5874]

RuPaul gives me a panic attack just looking at him...or her...or whatever.

[@MerceeMedia]

First

[@williamharvey381]

It's easy to talk about it when you have money..Let's get real.

[@veronicapichardo7993]

Ru didn't always have money...