Living Like the Happiest Person in the World for 1 Week

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Happiness, how to be happy, finding happiness, what is happiness, meditation, how to meditate, mindfulness, Matthieu Ricard, happiest man in the world, happiest person in the world, how to feel happy,

[@LanaBlakely]

What’s your experience with meditation?

[@mortadahasaad530]

Can u please increase the brightness if ur videos? Even if i increase the screen’s brightness it hurts my eyes and it doesn’t feel right,nevertheless great video

[@jasminmadeleine5571]

I never really tried it before but it has crossed my mind a few times and I'm planning on trying it out soon :) the only thing I tried by now was dedicating five minutes in the morning to focusing on myself and my breath but I ended doing that very soon. So to say your video came perfectly timed for me to rethink on meditation and on the way of meditation to do and now I'm very curious and interested in trying out the love and kindness meditation. Your video was amazing, thank you so much. You're such an inspiring person to me.

[@TroyPosey]

Prayer works for sure. Don't know much about meditation.

[@Illium-ei5nz]

I listen “where we’re going” at 3:20 and onwards and synthetic design to meditate. It makes me think of space and the fundamental nature of reality such as matter, energy, gravity etc.

[@Illium-ei5nz]

P.s scientifically, meditation has been shown to decrease blood pressure, increase levels of dopamine(“happy” neurochemical), relaxes muscles and more. It’s actually legitimate but I need to practice more, don’t do it as much as I should.

[@charlheynike9619]

Happiness happens when you accept your life.

[@davidsirmons]

or when one gives up on absolutely everything one has ever hoped for. It's easy AF to be happy and not feel discontent/despair when one doesn't really give a damn about a single thing anymore, and just lives like a robot.

[@charlheynike9619]

That sounds a bit shit lol

[@user-oh4ib2jb4r]

When you accept yourself actually before that.. Then you'll accept your life when you do love and accept yourself.

[@shiroatsuki520]

Then you rather be blind about life and just go with it? Lol . Okay, robot.

[@charlheynike9619]

It's more nuanced than that. It's more like you accept this very moment, but then take action. You take action from a place of peace, rather than a place of turmoil.

[@BowlerTheHatGuy]

"I hope everybody could get rich and famous and will have everything they ever dreamed of so they will know that is not the answer to happiness." Jim Carrey

[@brigidrohde4874]

Once we get rid of ego we need nothing but God and self to. BE happy

[@user-je7pp2wg3m]

@@brigidrohde4874 and food and shelter which money is needed for

[@armandefri102]

did he really said it?

[@abhisheksengupta9795]

*Don't expect anything. Just accept everything.*

[@whiteknight9221]

Should we also accept the bad in this world? I think the world would be a terrible place if people always just accepted everything.

[@abhisheksengupta9795]

@@whiteknight9221 in that case we have to fight too bro.

[@rishabhbaweja3622]

wow 🤩

[@JolinReintjes]

Acceptance is NOT giving up...

[@krystal5z]

Acceptance does not mean passivity, resignation, or complacency. Acceptance helps bring peace & clarity, & then you can analyze where the problems lie & work at making a difference to improving them. It also isn’t good to fight what we can’t change, or run away from feelings we are afraid of etc. It’s best to think: “this is the way things are right now, for now”. (These are just thoughts based on notes I’ve been taking from my readings).

[@nataniahuckabay674]

meditation isn’t where happiness is- the happiness exists within you, meditation helps dig it out

[@ester8915]

I'm with you on that

[@darkprince1988fm]

from my experience in life, I came to realize 1.the less you need the happier you get. 2.learn to find joy in the smallest of things.

[@flowersmile123]

Well said.

[@mixedemotions8141]

That’s why I don’t wanna be rich but seems like people find it absurd. I understand why

[@baqiahlimmy1141]

❤

[@goodgrief6721]

God,I love how soothing and relaxing your voice is.

[@meharnisha.x]

Sameee hereeee....her words r full of meaning .....💜💜💜💜

[@ikicb]

If you are a beginner, you can't meditate for 30 minutes straight. It's better to try something like 5 - 15 minutes of guided meditation, and then build up dedicated time gradually.

[@ttephi3667]

Thank you.

[@murphy498]

This is SO true! Even after practice, some days are easier than others. I have found if I'm at least consistent and try daily it makes a huge difference in how I feel. 5 min is better than no minutes. 🙂

[@earthmama9597]

I always think of Julia Robert's in Eat Pray Love when she starts meditating. Lol

[@howaboutpascal]

"The shape of happiness might resemble glass. Even though you don't usually notice it, it's still definitely there. You merely have to change your point of view slightly, and then that glass will sparkle when it reflects the light. I doubt that anything else could argue its existence more eloquently."- Lelouch Vi Britannia

[@CoolAsianGuy]

quoting quotes from random mangaka is a form of stupidity

[@Dave-sl7of]

@@CoolAsianGuy I disagree. It's a great quote so it doesn't matter who it's coming from. Also the inspiration of the writer is their own life anyways, most likely.

[@Ninja-jumipy]

What if there is no light? How are you gonna see it?

[@ayethihan7941]

I just love him😆

[@shiroatsuki520]

Bullshit, you have to find it. Happiness will not be granted for you, then you’re saying if someone turnt you into their slave , lets say, you could also find happiness? I mean yes, you can lie to yourself and they can gaslight you into thinking you owe them something for not letting them day.

[@honeyandlavender_]

8:04 “How many of you take your phone into the bathroom.....” me: “😳🤳🏻🚽”

[@yuliyamoscowregion5196]

I very often take my phone in the bath and listen to the music or youtube video. I try to use every minute of my life usefully.)))

[@Erika-pq7ip]

@@yuliyamoscowregion5196 exactly

[@xxsa6965]

Me right now doing shit and making a commit haha

[@ht8038]

nasty

[@emwinmusic]

Wooaaah im only at 2:20 lol

[@HumansOfVR]

*_I dislike when someone asks how are you_* and the response is always I'm good, i'm fine even when you're feeling crummy inside

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Yep...small talk is stupid and very BORING

[@benjaminlquinlan8702]

Stop telling those little lies then

[@sruthiramesh4817]

Its just hard for some people to admit they are having problems and mostly they don't want to sound needy and whiney😅

[@benjaminlquinlan8702]

Whiny is the tone spoken not the words in of themselves

[@waqasahmed3115]

Well telling that person how you are feeling won't help. It will just make things worse.

[@osse1n]

*"and they were thought to be insane by those who couldn't hear the music"* Peace of mind is where you are ok, regardless the type of thoughts you have.

[@Lukasz.Kaa09]

Bro, you everywhere

[@nio731]

O'SSÉIN - Master Your Mind With Me “regardless of what type of people look”

[@Sannyasin]

hEey.. :)

[@David-wl4hx]

SplitCity dude he seriously is I want to punch his ass and his cheap marketing tactics

[@ms94895]

"Is there a difference between happiness and inner peace? Yes. Happiness depends on conditions being perceived as positive. Inner peace does not." - Eckhart Tolle

[@waqasahmed3115]

Happiness is having a desire to live, being motivated and having hopes and dreams.

[@juliaaloveslifewldt4716]

yeees

[@madisongold4697]

happiness for me is taking care of myself, doing things i enjoy, taking life slow, not thinking or being negative, not caring what others think or what others have, its improving myself while I'm on this amazing journey, and the best part is I'm learning new things about myself everyday.

[@debasishkashyap-cv5ot]

You are the kind of person I wanna spend my life with. So much calm and peace

[@Kushman1k]

Such a peaceful, calm, & intelligent vibe from you; glad I stumbled upon your channel

[@prinssesarwa7946]

"Happiness is a choice, but whoever told you it's easy lied." -Prince Ea

[@kailyndonnelly06]

I am not really a huge fan of prince ea but this quote is literally my take on happiness, and I agree 100%

[@prinssesarwa7946]

@@kailyndonnelly06 Yeah it's really inspiring. I totally believe in it. I apply it to my life daily. I know happiness is not easy but I choose to be happy everyday. I am know much more happier, thankfully.

[@totalt6600]

What has made me happy today, is this video. So glad you have found this direction. You are so smart, I thought you would. Loving kindness mindfulness, is why I am alive, and everyone else also. Love you, and what you are sharing. Ty, Lana. 💓🙏

[@mrtech2259]

Real happiness is in the ability to overcome your own evil, your own hardships, your own selfishness.

[@annaturquoise7114]

Mr Tech this is the truest

[@lamissayed4816]

As Muslims we do meditation in the form of praying 5 times a day but what sets our praying technique from all other kinds of meditation is the body postures we make, I hope you could take sometime to search " Muslims prayer" and try it out using the same love and happy thoughts you already do. I believe you are going to be fascinated by the results. I also recommend that you do it wearing a very modest comfy loose clothing and also covering your hair to get more focus. Love you ♥️

[@RosesOfGold]

How does covering your hair helps with focusing on meditation?

[@queenal7710]

I'm not sure why a handful of Muslims need to feel to proselytise everywhere. I have never seen this done with any other religion so much. I understand the nature of praying and meditating but your pushing by saying cover your hair etc. Enjoy the peaceful video. Best of luck

[@phoebe-gc6cu]

not you being islamphobic 🤢🤢🤢@@queenal7710

[@queenal7710]

@@phoebe-gc6cu errr my family are Muslims- come at me again? I just understand why people would impose their beliefs - any beliefs. What if someone told you you can't eat pig or what if someone told Muslim to no wear headscarf. Conclusion= stop imposing your believes

[@soogyu2468]

@@RosesOfGold it helps you have full focus I wouldn’t necessarily say cover it rather tie it up

[@admirbarucija2018]

I’ve never meditated before, but am looking forward to watching the video!! Your content is consistently amazing and you deserve a lot more subs ❤️

[@Andelf7]

It's so beautiful to watch how you grow to become a healer. Don't stop, what you do is very important. Follow the path of your heart. Thank you for an inspiration.

[@albatross3324]

your videos helps me to feel happy again after hard emotional trauma and i feel i dont wanna die. just thank u for all great things u do..its amazing

[@TomSmith-qn2iu]

Inner happiness is something that I've struggled with for many years, finding a happy place and just sit and loose myself with my thoughts is something I have tried a few times. It's hard to explain, but after my thoughts "take over" I feel a lot more connected with myself and a new perspective on not only myself, but others around me. Give it a try, it actually works wonders.

[@juniorsousa5860]

Your channel is just amazing! Regardless of the subject, it holds our attention with the richness of detail and insight into introvertion. I'm glad I found it!

[@manirudh5064]

The script and the videography is quiet awesome as always ! GJ!!

[@chopitupwithhelen2349]

i could listen to you speak all day, so calm

[@monteydhillon48]

Your videos always relax me and trust me its a big deal for me ! So thank you for existing in my life.

[@mansooralkarbi5873]

The quality of the video is literally amazing.

[@danusminimus9557]

I really like your video editing, Lana!

[@HelenaBridge]

Love this video - so cinematic!✨

[@jadejohnson7686]

I think true happiness is allowing yourself to feel sadness when it comes over you. Everything shall come to pass. Idk just my take on it.

[@MelvinJoosten26]

Your production quality is going up tons every video. Awesome work!

[@Roanovadinskovicov]

You are so mysterious. I love it!

[@legonnie2633]

so stoked that i intersected your video since i have been practicing mindfulness meditation. And before i begin mindfulness meditation, i begin with 5-10 minutes of forgiving and spreading loving kindness meditation to earthlings and from my closed ones to people i don't know. That helps clear all doubts and strengthen my compassion which allows me to tap into mindfulness better without thought intervention. Thank you for the inspiration and happy practicing the Way!

[@christina-2822]

I’ve been meditation daily for over a month for at least 20 mins or more and I feel my awareness has expanded and am more centered. I just follow my breathe and become aware of my 8 chakras. I will try to incorporate the loving- kindness into my daily practice. Thanks for sharing!

[@PassionsForHer]

I love this video, you literally explained exactly how I've been feeling trying out meditation for the first time. thank you for the tips.

[@MrFairoz1]

I believe happiness is a must temporary feeling that we go through from time to time like the many other feelings we experience in our life.

[@GG-le8bq]

Your videos and voice does feel like meditation . Very calming and serene. 🌸

[@Tygo_]

Can you make a video on self-love/acceptance?

[@angelpalenuga5125]

💕

[@mentaxog4365]

Yes this!

[@uhoh8439]

YESSS

[@aimeerijnart]

My friend once asked me: “how are you?”. I responded: “I’m fine. Wait. I’m far from fine!”. I was so used to saying I’m fine even when I wasn’t, that it became an automatic response. Just wanted to share.

[@JohnM...]

Happiness is fully loving and accepting yourself for who you are, being grateful, and living in each moment you are in from moment to moment, never looking either backwards or forwards for your happiness or in regret.

[@alexanderulv3886]

You always cover the subjects, using the means, which I find most interesting! Love your content Lana! :)

[@Lovelylittlemmie]

Recently I’ve been feeling much lighter with meditation. Before my subconscious mind was filled with negativity and doubt and I focused on everything I could have done and everything that went wrong. Truly focusing on positivity and bringing myself back to a place of hope when I felt dark has helped me react much more rationally than before. My overall perspective on life has begun to change- I don’t fear confrontation because I know how to acknowledge my thoughts without letting them consume me. Meditation has been the most positive change I have made in my life. It isn’t always easy to get up or push away the obsessive thoughts, but I have learned to respond in a way that helps me heal much faster

[@GravityFromAbove]

Andrei Tarkovsky the great Russian filmmaker said something I follow: "Happy is not the right word. This world is not a place where we can be happy. It wasn't created for man's happiness, though many believe this is the reason of our existence. I think we are here to fight, so that good and evil can clash within us, and good may prevail, thus enriching us spiritually." This is how I live. Sometimes I am happy sometimes I am not. When I am not I realize that that is the world we live in. Rather than happiness I seek joy. Joy is not the same thing. Joy is the deep emotion to be found in the darkest sorrow. Joy is found in relationships, which always cause pain. I don't meditate in the sense you are describing. Because it seems too self focused. I seek true relationships with others, with the world around me, with God. These things bring joy in the darkness. And I have indeed experienced darkness.

[@bexasmr]

The Anadromous Life hmm, very interesting and true. This is a good way to be.

[@GravityFromAbove]

@Cristina García I meditate upon the things around me, Not in an Eastern style but in a very conscious Western style. I don't focus upon my breathing nor calming myself nor cutting down eternal stimuli. Rather just the opposite I focus upon them. That includes the plants and sounds. It includes the distractions. I want to understand. It's not about feeling better inside. It's about understanding why. And yes I do find answers. I also pray. But again I'm with Tarkovsky on the point of life. Thus suffering is just as meaningful as pleasant emotions.

[@lordsushi]

Thank You Lana

[@sakshigandhi3679]

This is my favorite youtube channel❤️

[@lounacrea8179]

I believe happiness is a state of mind! Decide to perceive everything positively and decide that every tiny experience or acquired thing would bring joy , satisfaction and opportunity ...

[@entertainmentprime101]

Idk if it's the clouds or the room design combined with the way you discuss the topics but your place seems peaceful for just sitting and thinking meditating in peace.

[@pausefornature8489]

I started meditating and fell out of the routine after only a few days, but I’m going to give it another go after watching this video - thanks so much for the tips!

[@anjalijha5014]

Lana I love your videos a lot for the content you put out. This is exactly the kind of hight quality video that I expect from you. Lots of love and light to you! ❤️

[@edmyoga]

I love your outlook and how you explained this beautiful lesson

[@kubrafatulla1591]

You are the best ♥️ Thank you for your soul videos♥️ Keep it up🌸

[@Seashelldub]

Just came across this channel via this video. Your voice is sooooo soothing and relaxing.

[@kaushiksb1832]

Was counting down time as soon as I saw update on Instagram ! Loved it as always and keep going

[@Wireless256]

Thank you Lana..love all ur videos.

[@Yas-he4jo]

your videos are beautifully made

[@malaki7919]

Thank You for that Great message. I have never meditated but am going to give it a try. Luv Ya Girl. Your Awesome.

[@jesscurrie]

Happiness comes from within, happiness is being at peace, showing positivity towards life, having positive thoughts, having love from within for yourself and others. Happiness is enjoying life and doing things that bring you joy and serves you, happinesses is constant growth becoming the best you you can be.

[@niranjanasunil7092]

ilysm ,you helped me alot thanks

[@eshyyy6624]

This video came at a really good time. I’ve been thinking about ways to make myself happier for the past couple weeks, but it’s been a struggle. Thank you for this!

[@lgacv7836]

eshyyy shuush

[@THEwildYNA]

Same

[@gautamurshita841]

Same here damn

[@mimi9161]

eshyyy gratitude.

[@sharadkumar8303]

Good effort on finding happiness n sharing the experience 👌 Great video

[@entertainmentprime101]

Thank you for making this

[@josephhudson7378]

Happiness is different for everyone. I like the way you speak and what you speak about. I am on a waiting list for the book.... I went to the library.

[@keomoeung6275]

I am a bit lost in my thoughts, and I like listening to your soothing video. Thankyou.

[@bouchrahoumeur6742]

I started meditation months ago, and I could sense the difference, and I still doing it, it keeps the mind at peace, thank u Lana for this video

[@nataliecollet6212]

Actually just started a 30 day meditation challenge. I have meditated before, but never for a consistently long period of time. I’m on day 3 and really enjoying it. I tend to do focused attention meditation. Thank you for this video! I enjoyed it. I didn’t know about loving kindness meditation or Matthieu Ricard, so now I get to look into them :)

[@trailsfreek854]

Ur voice gives me peace and I feel like meditating everytym I watch ur video u r really amazing ❣️

[@samuelward1916]

I love how you think and everything you do. You are very inspiring. You stretch my brain. I'm definitely a new fan. Thank you.

[@mathgrts]

it's so beautiful thank you

[@edspide4412]

The video was as beautiful as you are! beautiful video ❤️

[@GamerLogostv]

I Love your work! Love your Being! Keep it up!

[@kiranchawla498]

I can't remember last time I was really happy Your videos and messages has helped me a lot in many ways One day you'll have millions of subscribers!!♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@carlotabb5233]

As an introvert myself also Every video I watch from u is WOW U are brilliant 💗

[@mrssun21]

your hair is gorgeous omg

[@BryanJordanMusic]

I love this. I just got back to my meditation practice, and it helps so much! It’s a struggle sometimes, but at least I know that I will be starting the day on a positive, and calm note. I feel like that carries through the rest of the day, even if you are not aware of it. Repeated practice starts to retrain your brainwaves, and helps you develop a more healthy perspective on your life.

[@milopengyum]

The cinematography is amazing

[@tuttochiaramentechiaro]

I NEEDED THIS

[@bahamasbroyt]

I hope you enjoy your holiday lana

[@igorpissarenko4949]

Meditation is a great thing for sure! I've tried it on various apps and from different sources and I find the guided ones are the best! Those where you visualize yourself doing certain things are amazing, as well as love and kindness ones. Btw, Jay Shetty (great content creator and who used to be a monk) has around 20 days of free guided meditations on KZbin and those are definitely worth checking out 👌🏼

[@adina7425]

❤️ the shots

[@theghazalanisi]

I love your videos.. I love that for a girl my age you have dedicated your time and energy into creating content dedicated to our inner beings and mental health and peace. I meditate (still beginner) but when it comes to affirmations and thinking happy thoughts I have learnt (from Abraham Hicks) that unless you are in a high vibration, thinking even the happiest of thoughts sends negative energy if you truly aren't feeling them. My focus is always to calm my mind, do gratitude and well wishing for others, which raises my vibration truly, and then to send out my happy thoughts and manifest, so that its energy that will bounce back into me is a positive one.

[@Arunshah201]

I'm big fan of you.i see all your videos,you give us really positive thought and inspiration that i really love.Thank U

[@Hndoos87]

Being the perfect version of my self is the happiness

[@notyourpieceofcake]

YOU ARE UNDERRATED!

[@peoniadsilva]

I love your videos ❤️❤️

[@ibo1137]

Love you Lana. Thanks for existing xD

[@GoldenBoyDims]

I've been meditating every morning using the stop breathe and think app for about a year, it helps to keep me grounded and composed throughout my day I notice I react to things much calmer than I did before I started meditating

[@sathishkuttan1410]

Beautiful voice! Beautiful content 👏 👏 👏

[@creativecompanion]

I find it nourishing to start the day sitting in nature listening to uplifting news stories from podcasts like The Positive Truth and Proof Positive. These not only keep me aware of fresh and current information, they fill my mind with happy thoughts and show me new beauty regularly.

[@gratefulviolet1514]

I enjoyed watching this video. I know she was not expecting a big change at the end of the week and that makes sense. Our minds are very habitual and it takes a while to break certain patterns of thinking that impact how we feel. I think meditation helps with acceptance and learning to be more in the moment which all helps with whatever you consider to be happiness.

[@luzmaria2290]

"I'm filled with a sense of joy today" that's my answer. Cuz even when I'm filling exhausted, I know He's gonna light my yoke|burden||situation.

[@nadiahoyek3675]

i am binging your videos and ur content it amazing + ur so pretty

[@eceguru8555]

I love listening your calming voice wish you have a guided meditation that we can listen! sending you lots of love!

[@zephaniahbean]

This color grading is breathtaking

[@monasafavi4034]

i got familiar with meditation almost 2years ago on my trip to India. since then i have started meditating almost every day (missing some days), it s really changed my life as u mentioned more calm & peaceful. i do believe that it is necessary for everyone doing it regularly and sitting with themselves with everything materialistic (even ego and negative thoughts) away.. mind needs to be quite for some minutes in a day. meditation and doing exercise is as important as eating and breathing wish u all peace and happiness ,🌱💜

[@seesaw2475]

8:18 who else thinks that time in the bathroom is the extra of life especially at school , i go to the bathroom and meditate it sounds weird but i mean try it yourself it recharges me from school and i'm more productive in class

[@AHHamid]

the post i liked the most out of all.. love

[@RaphaelAvant]

I practice some meditation in the mornings. I focus on the present moment and just be aware of the things around me. This does help me start up my day being productive and being less destructive.