146. How can we be in charge of our own happiness? With Dr Manoj Krishna

Sacred Changemakers

Our guest on the podcast today is Manoj Krishna trained as a doctor in India before coming to the UK to pursue a career as a spine surgeon. He left that career after 25 years to write the books Understanding Me, Understanding You- an inquiry into being human and stress-free. He started the HappierMe Project and created the HappierMe emotional intelligence app to help reduce suffering, help each person lead a happier and more successful life, and make the world a kinder place. He wants to make it simple for anyone to access their emotional intelligence and transform their lives.

In this extraordinary conversation, Manoj talks through the essential human journey of self-discovery, emphasizing that real change begins within. He discusses the importance of shifting our focus from external achievements to cultivating inner peace and how this can lead to global harmony, tackle climate change, end wars, and address mental health crises.

Manoj introduces us to "Happier Me," an innovative app designed to support this inward journey with tools like meditation, breathing exercises, and journaling. He shares his profound wisdom on how understanding the mind can alleviate anxiety and foster compassion, even highlighting the innate wisdom of children in navigating life's challenges.

Join us as we explore the profound impact of inner work on global issues and discover how personal transformation leads to world change. I think you'll find a lot of value in this thought-provoking dialogue by learning how to make life extraordinary from the inside out. Just be ready to be inspired and moved to action.

Key Takeaways

• Manoj ended his career as a doctor to help alleviate human suffering
• How suffering stems from our reactions, not our circumstances
• What to do when you realize you are not happy on the inside
• How to embark on your self-improvement journey and create your path to happiness
• Understanding inner intelligence is the key to improving humanity's future.

Memorable Quote

"If we could scale this self-understanding to the world, we could reduce suffering at scale. Imagine being able to end addiction or mental health problems or suicide or relationship conflict, and all of that can be resolved and avoided through this deeper self-understanding."— Dr Manoj Krishna

Episode Resources:

• Dr Manoj Krishna Linkedin Profile
• Happier Me website
• SacredChangemakers.com
• Our Sacred Community
• Jayne’s Website
• Jayne Warrilow on Linkedin

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