# A Meaningful Life

> A blog by John Bruna


## Posts

- [Daily Quote 12-29-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-12-29-2025/): Today’s Quote: “We all have the potential to be better than we are.” – 14th Dalai Lama
- [Daily Quote 12-27-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-12-27-2025/): Today’s Quote: “Wise acceptance does not mean we like the situation; it means we have stopped denying it, stopped being a victim of it, and are now prepared to improve it or grow from it.” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 12-26-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-12-26-2025/): Today’s Quote: “One of the clearest measurements of our love is not how we feel, it is the willingness we have to extend ourselves for another’s personal growth and genuine happiness.” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 12-24-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-12-24-2025/): John Bruna shares wisdom that has helped him in his life with the aspiration that it may help others in their lives.  Visit ameaningfullife.us for more resources. Subscribe to this channel or the podcast, The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life, and access them every day! Today’s Quote: “When you think about the gifts that mean the most to you. Chances are, what you treasure most isn’t the thing itself—it’s the care and love that came with it.” – John Bruna #johnbruna #dailyquote #mindfullnessinrecovery #mindfullifeprogram #ameaningfullife #johnbrunaquotes #selfcare #selfimprovement #Wellness
- [Daily Quote 12-23-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-12-23-2025/): Today’s Quote: “Deep, interesting, philosophical conversations do not change our lives. We can only make the changes we find meaningful by taking action on the wisdom arising from those conversations.” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 12-21-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-12-21-2025/): Today’s Quote: “One of the most valuable and transformative questions we can ask ourselves every day is: How can I make this day meaningful?” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 12-20-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-12-20-2025/): Today’s Quote: “Every moment, every breath, is a new opportunity to let go of the past and become the person we choose to be in the present.” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote - 12/19/2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-12-19-2025/): Today’s Quote: “There is a significant difference between the temporary ups and downs of life and the authentic joy that comes from a meaningful life. Knowing this makes all the difference.” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 12-2-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-12-2-2025/): Today’s Quote: “The circumstances of our lives do not define us or limit our potential. Our true value is found in how we respond to and engage with our circumstances.” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 12-1-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-12-1-2025/): Today’s Quote: “To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.” – Lewis B. Smedes
- [Daily Quote 11-29-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-11-29-2025/): Today’s Quote: “At the end of the day, and more importantly, at the end of your life, what will really matter? Will it be all the things you might be stressed about,today, or the values that guide your decisions throughout your life?” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 11-25-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-11-25-2025/): Today’s Quote: “Differences are not intended to separate, to alienate. We are different precisely in order to realize our need of one another.” – Desmond Tutu
- [Daily Quote 11-15-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-11-15-2025/): Today’s Quote: “Our past does not need to dictate our future. Every day is a new opportunity and a fresh start if we choose to take advantage of it. We are changing all of the time. If we remember this truth, we get to consciously change in the direction we choose. ” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 11-12-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-11-12-2025/): Today’s Quote: “We rarely have any idea how much of an impact a smile, a kind word, or simply giving some attention and time to someone who is struggling may have. I firmly believe it provides the healing and support that sustains humanity. ” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 11-11-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-11-11-2025/): Today’s Quote: “What are you doing today that contributes to the life you want to have? Every day is a new opportunity to be the person you want to be. Why not be the person you want to be right now?” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 10-31-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-10-31-2025-2/): Today’s Quote: “Some say change does not happen on its own. Actually, everything is changing all the time, including you. The question is, are you changing consciously in the ways you want to?” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 10-31-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-10-31-2025/): Today’s Quote: “When we forget that our lives are filled with struggles and achievements, pain and pleasure, and gain and loss, we can become disillusioned and unable to recognize the incredible spirit of compassion that is consistently available for all of us. It is important to look for and acknowledge the compassion we see every day.” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 10-27-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote/): Today’s Quote: “Valuing others with different views than yours and learning to understand them, does not need to threaten your own values and perspectives. On the contrary, it allows you to deepen them.” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 10-25-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-10-25-2025/): Today’s Quote: “The only seeds we grow are the ones we plant and nurture. Today we have the opportunity to plant, nurture, and grow the seeds that allow us to flourish in our lives.” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 10-24-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-10-24-2025/): Today’s Quote: “My way or the highway,” rarely gets us anywhere. The real journey in life is the one we share with others. In fact, there is no other journey. Everything we know we learn from others. Everywhere we have been was developed by others. – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 10-22-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-10-22-2025/): Today’s Quote: “Taking our own good advice bears more fruit than simply giving it to others. Let’s be an example of the advice we give.” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 10-21-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-10-21-2025/): Today’s Quote: “Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you as by the attitude you bring to life; not so much by what happens to you as by the way your mind looks at what happens.” Khalil Gibran 
- [Daily Quote 10-20-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-10-20-2025/): Today’s Quote: “We are not perfect, and life is messy. This is not a problem, It is simply life. Make yours meaningful! Be willing to engage with the messiness, get a little dirty, and don’t worry about how you look to others.” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 10-17-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-10-17-2025/): Today’s Quote: “There is a significant difference between complaining and problem-solving. One leads to discontent, the other to well-being. It is valuable to be aware of which one is worth your time and energy.” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 10-16-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-10-16-2025/): Today’s Quote: “Doing the next ‘right thing’ will bring more genuine happiness than simply doing the fun thing.” – John Bruna
- [New Year's Meditation Retreat](https://ameaningfullife.us/new-years-meditation-retreat/): Begin the New Year with Serenity, Clarity, and Focus Begin your year at the annual New Year’s meditation retreat at the Mercy Center in Auburn, CA with John and Laura. This is a rare opportunity to be guided in practice by both John Bruna and Laura Bartels! The retreat is beginner friendly and will also allow for seasoned meditators to deepen their practice. We will focus on developing the foundational methods and practices to sustain a meditation practice that is right for you. The days will include multiple short meditation sessions, quiet reflection time, guidance, and discussion in the group […]
- [Daily Quote 10-14-2024](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-10-14-2024/): Today’s Quote: “In responding to anything that is happening, we can always ask ourselves the most important question: what is the healthiest thing I can do?” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 10-9-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-10-9-2025/): Today’s Quote: “Your past does not need to dictate your future. We are always in a state of becoming, and every day you have an opportunity to grow, learn, and be an active participant in the person you become.” – John Bruna
- [Daily Choice 10-8-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-choice-10-8-2025/): Today’s Quote: “When you are unsure of what to do, often a quick way to get clarity is to simply ask yourself what would be a healthy thing to do? Not what “I” should do. Objectively, what would be a healthy action?” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 10-7-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-10-7-2025/): Today’s Quote: The habit of constantly comparing ourselves with others, creates the conditions for jealousy, envy, resentment, and low self-esteem to arise. It is more accurate and valuable to recognize what we have overcome and how much we have grown. – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 10-6-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-10-6-2025/): Today’s Quote: “For any one thing that is not going our way today, there are thousands of things that are. Unfortunately, we usually forget to recognize them and tend to focus on our worries, concerns, and desires instead. You can change that habit.” – John Bruna
- [4 Courses with live online sessions!](https://ameaningfullife.us/4-courses-with-live-online-sessions/): I am excited to let you know that we now have four online life changing course that you can engage with – all with weekly live sessions. The courses below are designed to help you make and sustain the changes that support the person you want to be and the life you want to live. Wisdom of a Meaningful Life Course Start anytime, sliding-scale, live online sessions In these challenging times, it is critical to engage in sustainable self-care. There are very clear methods to reduce stress, anxiety, and self-critical thoughts. In the process, actually develop skills to experience greater […]
- [Daily Quote 9/1/2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-9-1-2025/): Today’s Quote: “Our personal growth, wisdom, successes, and achievements grow out of the fertilizer of our mistakes, difficulties, and confusion. Without such fertilizer, it is difficult to ripen to our full potential.” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 8/29/2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-8-29-2025/): Today’s Quote:   “When we are grateful we are not dissatisfied, craving, angry, envious, or worried. Such feelings cannot arise in the midst of gratitude. ” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 8-28-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-8-28-2025/): Today’s Quote:   “Ultimately, if we want to affect others in healthy and meaningful ways, the most powerful method is to be a good example of the values we hold dear. Our actions speak louder than our words. ” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 8/14/2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-8-14-2025/): Today’s Quote: “If we don’t make the time to reflect upon our values and clarify what a meaningful life is to us, it will be very difficult to make choices that support a meaningful life. ” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 8/10/2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-8-10-2025/): Today’s Quote:   “The only people with whom you should try to get even are those who have helped you.” John E Southard
- [Daily Quote 8/9/2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-8-9-2025/): Today’s Quote:  “Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
- [Daily Quote 8/8/2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-8-8-2025/): Today’s Quote: “Instead of asking what we could do to be happy, it is more valuable to ask, what can I not do to be happy.” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 8/7/2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-8-7-2025/): Today’s Quote: “The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” ― Albert Einstein
- [Daily Quote 8-6-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-8-6-2025/): Today’s Quote:  “Knowledge is not the same as wisdom. Wisdom includes the ability to act upon knowledge.” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 8/4/2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-8-4-2025/): Today’s Quote:  “Honesty is the first chapter of the book of wisdom.”― Thomas Jefferson
- [Daily Quote 8-3-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-8-3-2025/): Today’s Quote: “Risks must be taken because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing.” ― Leo Buscaglia
- [Daily Quote 08-02-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-08-02-2025/): John Bruna shares the daily quote. Visit ameaningfullife.us to learn more. Subscribe to this channel or the podcast, The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life, and access them every day! Today’s Quote: “Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” – Rumi #johnbruna #dailyquote #mindfullnessinrecovery #mindfullifeprogram #ameaningfullife #johnbrunaquotes #selfcare #selfimprovement
- [Daily Quote 07-31-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-07-31-2025/): Today’s Quote: “The things you think about determine the quality of your mind.” ― Marcus Aurelius
- [Daily Quote 07-30-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-07-30-2025/): Today’s Quote: “First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.” – Epictetus
- [Daily Quote 07-28-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-07-28-2025/): Today’s Quote: “Most situations are not intrinsically filled with suffering or joy. The amount of suffering or joy we experience has a lot to do with how we perceive and relate to the event. Usually, the only thing that separates a good day from a bad day in our lives is what we are paying attention to and how we perceive it.” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 07-26-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-07-26-2025/): Today’s Quote: “What qualities and values do we find meaningful to embody in our lives? Knowing this, the next question to ask ourselves is, what is it that prevents us from being the person we want to be on a daily basis?” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 07-25-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-07-25-2025/): Today’s Quote: “Until we have begun to go without them, we fail to realize how unnecessary many things are. We’ve been using them not because we needed them but because we had them.” – Seneca
- [Daily Quote 07-24-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-07-24-2025/): Today’s Quote: “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” – Mother Teresa
- [Daily Quote 07-23-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-07-23-2025/): Today’s Quote: “We can overcome the habit of taking people, opportunities, and resources for granted. The more conscious of how fortunate we are to have the people and resources we value in our lives, the more gratitude and contentment we will have.” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 07-22-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-07-22-2025/): “We have all overcome many challenges, difficulties, and hardships in our lives. It is important to reflect our growth and resiliency, instead of simply focusing on our perceived shortcomings.” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 07-21-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-07-21-2025/): Today’s Quote: “The best way to have good friends is to be one. The best way to have good neighbors is to be one. The best way to have a healthy workplace is to be a good coworker. Though we cannot change others, we can be an example.” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 07-20-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-07-20-2025/): Today’s Quote: “A major source of our mental and emotional suffering arises from our attempt to make things permanent. Everything is impermanent and changing all of the time – jobs, relationships, communities, even ourselves. Remembering this reduces suffering.” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 07-19-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-07-19-2025/): Today’s Quote: “Nearly every activity or interaction we engage in can be an opportunity – an opportunity for friendship, personal growth, wisdom, fun, understanding, adventure, experience, travel, employment, financial support, or even just basic needs.” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 07-18-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-07-18-2025/): Today’s Quote: “Instead of simply being a victim of our circumstances, we can learn the skill of reframing, transforming difficulties into opportunities to improve both ourselves and our circumstances.” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 07-17-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-07-17-2025/): Today’s Quote: “We are not our past, we are only shaped by it. We are always in a state of becoming and can learn to be a conscious, active participant in who we become.” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 07-16-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-07-16-2025/): Today’s Quote: “Never believe that a few caring people can’t change the world. For indeed that’s all who ever have.” -Margaret Mead
- [Daily Quote 07-15-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-07-15-2025/): Today’s Quote:  “If we recognize the value in others and treat them as valuable, how do you think our interactions would be different? Trying to do this, I have found more friends and experienced healthier relationships.” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 07-14-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-07-14-2025/): Today’s Quote: “The time we spend together or put off spending together, are opportunities that come but once. Like all things, as well as the days of our lives, they will come and go. This day comes only once. Don’t miss the opportunity to be an active participant in the choices you make.” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 07-11-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-07-11-2025/): Today’s Quote: “If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” – Mother Teresa
- [Daily Quote 07-09-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-07-09-2025/): Today’s Quote: “Tell me what you pay attention to and I will tell you who you are.” ― José Ortega y Gasset
- [28-Day Meditation Course - Begins Thursday](https://ameaningfullife.us/28-day-meditation-course-begins-thursday/): The new meditation course begins on Thursday, July 10th. Here is the link for details – 28-Day Meditation Course.
- [Daily Quote 07-08-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-07-08-2025/): Today’s Quote: “We can improve the world right away with a little conscious effort, simply by sharing a smile, kind words, and our attention with those we come into contact with. Our interactions with others not only impact them, they impact the environment as well.” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 07-05-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-07-05-2025/): Today’s Quote: “What we see on the outside does not reveal the inner struggles people carry within them. Everyone we meet has experienced hardships and suffered in ways we are unaware of. When I remember this, my interactions improve significantly.” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 07--2-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-07-2-2025/): Today’s Quote: “Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” – Leo Tolstoy
- [Daily Quote 07-01-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-07-01-2025/): Today’s Quote:  “Keeping an open mind and trying to understand another’s point of view, as we would with our friends, creates the opportunity for connection and collaboration, instead of conflict and resentment.” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 06-29-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-06-29-2025/): Today’s Quote: “We are all a work in progress and are bound to do and say things we regret – everyone. In truth, we are no less than anyone else and those regrettable moments are few in number compared to all the things we do well.” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 06-28-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-06-28-2025/): Today’s Quote: “We have the opportunity to learn to engage in life on life’s terms and to find the value and meaning in all of our experiences. Instead of simply being a victim of our circumstances, we can be an active participant in our growth.” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 06-27-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-06-27-2025/): Today’s Quote: “Everything changes, including jobs, relationships, and communities. Instead of trying to preserve the lives we’ve created, it is much wiser, healthier, and more realistic to adapt to the changes that are bound to occur, finding new opportunities to grow.” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 06-24-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-06-24-2025/): Today’s Quote: “Our past does not need to dictate our future. We are not our past, we are only shaped by it. Our past is filled with experiences and lessons learned that can either limit or inform and nourish our future.” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 06-23-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-06-23-2025/): Today’s Quote: “You don’t get to choose how you’re going to die. Or when. You can decide how you’re going to live now.” – Joan Baez
- [Daily Quote 06-22-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-06-22-2025/): Today’s Quote:  “The most important trip you may take in life is meeting people halfway.” – Henry Boye
- [Take Back Your Life - Learn to Meditate](https://ameaningfullife.us/take-back-your-life-learn-to-meditate/): This is not just another meditation course—it’s a path to greater awareness, emotional balance, and a more intentional life. Learn more, visit New Meditation Course.
- [Daily Quote 06-21-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-06-21-2025/): Today’s Quote: “No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars or sailed an uncharted land, or opened a new doorway for the human spirit.” – Helen Keller
- [Daily Quote 06-20-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-06-20-2025/): Today’s Quote: “I can feel guilty about the past, apprehensive about the future, but only in the present can I act. The ability to be in the present moment is a major component of mental wellness.” – Abraham Maslow
- [Daily Quote 06-19-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-06-19-2025/): Today’s Quote: “The richness in our lives is usually found within our efforts to meet life on life’s terms, rising to the challenges, being open to its wonders, and embracing its pleasures – all the while seeking to improve ourselves, our relationships, and the world we live in.” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 06-17-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-06-17-2025/): ” I have always believed, and I still believe, that whatever good or bad fortune may come our way we can always give it meaning and transform it into something of value.” – Hermann Hesse, Siddhartha
- [Daily Quote 06-16-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-06-16-2025/): “If we look deeply, we will usually find that most of the things we have worried about throughout our lifetimes, either did not happen or turned out in ways we did not imagine. In fact, they had no reality outside of our own imagination.” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 06-12-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-06-12-2025/): “As a single footstep will not make a path on the earth, so a single thought will not make a pathway in the mind. To make a deep physical path, we walk again and again. To make a deep mental path, we must think over and over the kind of thoughts we wish to dominate our lives.” – Henry David Thoreau
- [Daily Quote 06-11-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-06-11-2025/): “One of the kindest things we can give anyone is our attention. When we attend to someone, we let them know they are valuable and worth our most valuable commodity – our time.” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 06-10-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-06-10-2025/): “We are constantly surrounded by an astonishing world and incredible people. Unfortunately, it is easy to miss as we get caught up in our thoughts, worries, and activities. It may be worth shifting our attention to see what is right in front of us.” – John Bruna
- [The Course Starts Today!](https://ameaningfullife.us/the-course-starts-today/): The course starts today! Here is the link to learn more – Wisdom of a Meaningful Life Course.
- [Daily Quote 06-09-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-06-09-2025/): Today’s Quote: “I wonder how many people I’ve looked at all my life and never seen.” – John Steinbeck
- [Daily Quote 06-07-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-06-07-2025/): “Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.” – Kahlil Gibran
- [Wisdom of a Meaningful Life Course](https://ameaningfullife.us/wisdom-of-a-meaningful-life-course-2/): The next course begins on Monday! Come join us. Here is the link to learn more and register – Wisdom of a Meaningful Life Course.
- [Daily Quote 06-06-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-06-06-2025/): “Often when you think you’re at the end of something, you’re at the beginning of something else.” – Fred Rogers
- [Daily Quote 06-05-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-06-05-2025/): “Throughout our day we have countless opportunities to bring either a smile or a frown to the face of those with whom we interact. Which one would you like to take advantage of?” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 06-04-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-06-04-2025/): “No day should pass in our human life without our receiving at least one thought that alters our nature a little, that enables us to develop instead of merely to exist.” Rudolf Steiner
- [Daily Quote 06-02-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-06-02-2025/): “People tend to give what they have. If they have suffering, insecurity, or fear, that is what they have to offer. Likewise, if they have inner peace, love, and wisdom, they have inner peace, love, and wisdom available to offer.” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 05-28-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-05-28-2025/): “Appreciation is a wonderful thing; It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.” – Voltaire
- [Daily Quote 05-27-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-05-27-2025/): “We don’t have control over people, places and events. The good news is that we do have control over the thing that matters most – our actions. When we do things we feel good about, we feel good about who we are.” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 05-26-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-05-26-2025/): If we can make choices based on what is helpful versus unhelpful, what human qualities we would like to cultivate versus those we would like to relinquish, we are developing a precious ability to live a truly fulfilling life.
- [Daily Quote 05-25-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-05-25-2025/): “Though we may desire a carefree life filled with leisure, The richness in our lives is usually found within our personal efforts to meet life on life’s terms, rising to the challenges, and being open to its wonders.” – John Bruna
- [The Daily Quote 05-24-2024](https://ameaningfullife.us/the-daily-quote-05-24-2024/): “You know how advice is – you only want it if it agrees with what you wanted to do anyway.” – John Steinbeck
- [Daily Quote 05-23-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-05-23-2025/): “When we do the best that we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or in the life of another.” – Helen Keller
- [Daily Quote 05-22-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-05-22-2025/): “Accepting is not the same as approval. Accepting life as it arises allows us to use both the difficulties and the joys we experience to improve ourselves and the world we live in. How can we improve a situation unless we accept it?” – John Bruna
- [Daily Quote 05-21-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-05-21-2025/): “Be kind to yourself as you proceed along this journey. This kindness, in itself, is a means of awakening the spark of love within you and helping others to discover that spark within themselves.” – Tsoknyi Rinpoche
- [Daily Quote 05-19-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-05-19-2025/): “Happiness is not what makes us grateful. It is gratefulness that makes us happy.” David Steindl-Rast 
- [Daily Quote 05-18-2025](https://ameaningfullife.us/daily-quote-05-18-2025/): “At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” Albert Schweitzer

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- [New Year's Meditation Retreat](https://ameaningfullife.us/new-years-meditation-retreat/): Begin the New Year with Serenity, Clarity, and Focus Dates: Begins on January 1st at 5:00 pm and ends on January 4th at 11:00 am. Begin your year at the annual New Year’s meditation retreat at the Mercy Center in Auburn, CA with John and Laura. This is a rare opportunity to be guided in practice by both John Bruna and Laura Bartels! The retreat is beginner friendly and will also allow for seasoned meditators to deepen their practice. We will focus on developing the foundational methods and practices to sustain a meditation practice that is right for you. The […]
- [New 28-Day Meditation Training with Live Sessions](https://ameaningfullife.us/new-28-day-meditation-training/): Discover your inner resources Taking Your Life Back 28-Day Meditation Course Are you ready to finally develop a consistent, meaningful meditation practice that supports you in living with greater presence, clarity, and purpose? Join John Bruna, spiritual director of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center and founder of the Mindful Life Program and the Mindfulness in Recovery Institute, for a transformative new journey in meditation. This is a new, refreshed and expanded 28-day online course with live weekly sessions, is designed to help you establish and sustain a daily meditation practice rooted in calm abiding (shamatha) meditation. Whether you’re brand […]
- [The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life Course](https://ameaningfullife.us/wml-course/): The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life Course In these challenging times, it is critical to engage in sustainable self-care. There are very clear methods to reduce stress, anxiety, and self-critical thoughts. In the process, actually develop skills to experience greater levels of well-being, joy, and purpose in your daily life. These wisdom teachings ultimately empower you to increase your resiliency and find fulfillment even in difficult circumstances. In this course, author and mindfulness teacher, John Bruna, will unpack these timeless methods in his transformative 6-week online workshop based on his acclaimed book, The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life. This unique program […]
- [Individual Sessions](https://ameaningfullife.us/individual-sessions/): I am grateful to be able to offer individual sessions, either in person or online, as my time permits. If you would like to schedule a session, you can book a 30-minute session below. Let me know if you would like in person, a Zoom online meeting, or a phone call. Please note that I do not offer professional therapy sessions. Instead, I provide advice and guidance on mental and emotional well-being, spiritual development, mindfulness and meditation, substance use disorder, and Buddhist practice. If you have any questions, feel free to email me at john@ameaningfullife.us. All sessions are offered on […]
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- [Accessing your Bluehost account in Gmail](https://ameaningfullife.us/accessing-your-bluehost-account-in-gmail/): Log in to your Gmail Account. In the top lefthand corner, open the Settings cog and choose Settings. Click Accounts and Import. Scroll down and select Check mail from other accounts. Enter the email address.  For Username enter the full email address. Enter the Password for the email account. Enter the POP Server. This will vary depending on if you choose to use the Always use a secure connection (SSL) option With SSL: This will be your servers hostname, box323.bluehost.com. Also, make sure the port is changed to 995. Choose any additional options you may want.  We recommend selecting Leave a copy of retrieved message on the server for easy access […]
- [Thank you for your registration](https://ameaningfullife.us/thank-you-for-your-registration/): On behalf of Peter, myself, and all of the amazing people at the Mercy Center, I would like to extend our deepest gratitude for your generosity. Your donation for the retreat will help the Mercy Center continue to provide support for people of all faiths during these challenging times. You are now officially registered for the 11th Step Retreat and will receive an email with your Zoom registration link information.
- [11th Step Retreat with Peter Kuhn and John Bruna](https://ameaningfullife.us/11th-step-retreat-with-peter-kuhn-and-john-bruna/): SEPTEMBER 3-6, 2021 11-Step Retreat at the Mercy Retreat CenterOpen to members of all 12-Step or other recovery programs, friends, and family We are excited to announce that we are able to once again be able to return to Mercy Retreat Center and resume our annual 11th Step Retreats in person. This year, we will once again be able to spend time in contemplation and practice focused mindfulness, meditation, and prayer to support our recovery. Since our retreat is on Labor Day weekend, this year we will begin on Friday evening, September 3rd, and end late Monday morning. Our retreat […]
- [Four Keys of Living Mindfully with Rachel Currier and John Bruna](https://ameaningfullife.us/rachelcurrier/): A SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY! Four Keys of Living Mindfully Online Course with Rachel Currier and John Bruna I am grateful to be able to offer this empowering and transformative course with my teacher, the co-founder of the Mindful Life Program, John Bruna. During these times when we are all impacted by this pandemic, it more important than ever to take care of and strengthen our mental and emotional health. This course will help support you develop more resiliency, provide you with training and skills to reduce stress, rumination and live a meaningful and fulfilling life—adding joy, focus, attention, a clear sense […]
- [Mindfulness in Recovery® Morning Meditation - 20 Minutes](https://ameaningfullife.us/mir-morning-meditation-20/): 20-minute Mindfulness in Recovery® Morning Meditation – Lead by John Bruna (click on the arrow to begin)
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- [Mindfulness Training in Denver - August 4th](https://ameaningfullife.us/mindfulness-training-in-denver-august-4th/): MYTHS AND BENEFITS OF MINDFULNESS IN A THERAPEUTIC SETTINGpresented by John Bruna, Author, Educator, Counselor, Mindfulness Teacher Sandstone Care is bringing John Bruna, Author, Educator, Counselor and Mindfulness Teacher to our Denver location from Carbondale, CO for an all-day mindfulness training. Here are the details: Schedule:  8:30 am Registration 9:00am-4pm Presentation (Breakfast & snacks will be provided. There will be a 1-hour lunch & breaks throughout the day – plan to bring your lunch or eat out locally) Overview: With all of the buzz about mindfulness, there are many claims that are unrealistic, as well as many applications that are […]
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- [The Wisdom of Compassion - Day-Long Retreat in Norman](https://ameaningfullife.us/norman-2/): The Wisdom Of Compassion – A Day-Long Retreat With John Bruna Join John in Norman, Oklahoma for a day-long retreat focusing on the skillful use of compassion to build resiliency in difficult times.  The afternoon will include teachings, discussion, and meditation time. There will be breaks with tea, coffee, and light snacks.  Please feel free to bring some snacks to share as well. Compassion is not simply the feeling of sadness that arises when we see suffering. It is the heartfelt desire, often triggered by sadness, to eliminate suffering. The suffering we experience offers one very positive opportunity: the opportunity to […]
- [Durango Afternoon Retreat: 4 Immeasurable Attitudes - John Bruna](https://ameaningfullife.us/durango-afternoon-retreat/): Saturday, April 28th The Four Immeasurable Attitudes – An Afternoon Retreat With John Bruna Join John in Durango for an afternoon retreat focusing on cultivating the Four Immeasurable Attitudes in daily life. The afternoon will include teachings, discussion, and meditation time. There will be breaks with tea, coffee, and light snacks.  Please feel free to bring some snacks to share as well. The Four Immeasurables are practices that open the heart, allowing us to deepen our relationship with ourselves and others. The cultivation of equanimity, loving-kindness, compassion, and empathetic joy helps us to counteract distorted and harmful mental and emotional […]
- [Registration Confirmation](https://ameaningfullife.us/registration-confirmation/): Thank you for registering! We are delighted that you will be joining us. You will receive an email later with more details about the retreat. If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact us.
- [11th Step Retreat with John Bruna and Peter Kuhn](https://ameaningfullife.us/11th-step-retreat-mercy/): 11th Step Retreat – Open To AllPeople in Recovery of any Kind, Family, and Friends Mercy Center, Auburn, CA – September 12-15, 2024 “There is a direct linkage among self-examination, meditation and prayer. Taken separately these practices can bring much relief and benefit. But when they are logically related and interwoven, the result is an unshakable foundation for life.”  (Page 98, 12 &12) “Emotional balance is one of the first results of meditation, and our experience bears this out.” (Page 47, NA Basic Text) “Loving-kindness does not mean making sure you’re feeling good all the time – trying to set up your life so […]
- [John in San Diego - December 3-4, 2017](https://ameaningfullife.us/sd-1220177/): John will be in San Diego Sunday, December 3rd, and Monday, December 4th! Schedule December 3, 2017, at 7:00 pm – John will be the guest teacher at the Dharma Bum Temple in San Diego. He will teach the Five Powers: A Synthesis of Practice for One Life. Location: 4144 Campus Ave., San Diego, CA 92103. December 4, 2017, 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm – Public talk and book signing hosted by the Union of Pan Asian Communities. John will speak about the Power of Forgiveness. Location: 5296 University Ave, Suites A and B, San Diego, CA. For more information, contact Sandi at skinickerbocker@upacsd.com Both programs […]
- [Live Streamed Meditation Sesssions](https://ameaningfullife.us/livestream/): Start your day off mindfully! Join me each morning this week (Oct 2-6) for morning meditation. We will begin at 7:00 am Mountain Time and finish by 7:30 am Mountain Time. All are welcome. Just click start on the video below as we near our beginning time. Visit my homepage for more resources to help you live with attention and intention – A Meaningful Life.
- [Mindfulness Retreat with John and Laura](https://ameaningfullife.us/mercy-retreat/): September 6-9, 2018 in Auburn, California “Mindfulness is much more than present moment awareness, mindfulness includes and facilitates the cultivation of concentration, wisdom, and the ability to make healthy choices that foster genuine happiness and a meaningful life.” – John Bruna Join us at the Mercy Retreat Center in Auburn, California for a very special mindfulness retreat. This is a 3 night Mindful Life retreat which combines the practice of meditation and the practical application of mindfulness in daily life. Living mindfully empowers you to live your life with attention and intention, cultivating the skills to make healthy choices that are […]
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- [Establish a Meditation Practice](https://ameaningfullife.us/meditation/): Establish a consistent meditation practice that is right for you. Learn to establish a meditation practice Many of us either struggle with maintaining a meditation practice or don’t even know where to begin to start one.  Meditation does not need to be a mystery or an arduous task to endure. Meditation can be quite simple and even enjoyable. The key is to know what you are doing, why you are doing it, and not try to push too much. Meditation has been the most important tool in my life, allowing me to become free of constant ruminations, worries, fears, and […]
- [Thank you](https://ameaningfullife.us/thank-you/): Thank you for your donation! You support allows me to be able to offer my services to as many people as possible regardless of their financial resources. I am deeply grateful to be able to offer my support on a donation basis and your offerings make this possible.
- [Start Improving Your Life Today!](https://ameaningfullife.us/start-improving-your-life-today/): Courses with JohnMake and sustain the changes that support the person you want to be and the life you want to live. Mindful Life Community Join the Mindful Life Community and receive daily support, lessons, and guided meditations to help you engage in your life with more attention and intention.  Membership comes with many benefits including daily mindfulness support, teachings, live member events, and online member resources. Through the weekly themes of attention, values, wisdom, action, compassion and more, we combine the practice of meditation and the practical application of mindfulness in daily life. Imagine cultivating wellness, inner peace, and resiliency […]
- [Highlights from John's talk at a recovery convention](https://ameaningfullife.us/sdna-talk-highlights/): Some edited highlights of a talk John gave at a recovery convention in San Diego.
- [Cultivating Genuine Happiness in San Clemente](https://ameaningfullife.us/taro/): Taro Thomas is generously hosting me at his home for an evening get-together, talk, and book signing. Join us for a talk that highlights insights and practices that anyone can put into practice to start cultivating more inner peace, resiliency, and genuine happiness. There is no cost to attend but you do need to register as there is limited space available. Please register below. Copies of The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life: The Essence of Mindfulness will available for purchase and I would be delighted to sign them. Time: 7:30 pm on April 13, 2017Location: 165 Avenida Serra, San Clemente, CAMore information: […]
- [Men's 11th Step Retreat in New York](https://ameaningfullife.us/graymoor-retreat/): Labyrinth at Graymoor March 17-19, 2017  – 11th Step Retreat, at Graymoor, in Garrison NY with John Bruna and Peter Kuhn. The retreat will include meetings, instruction and practice in sitting and walking meditation, as well as talks, discussion and reflection to deepen one’s individual practice of the 11th step.  The retreat will be facilitated John Bruna and Peter Kuhn. Details: The hours are from 4:00 pm Friday, March 17th until 2:00pm on Sunday, March 19th. There will be 5 meals included, 3 on Saturday and 2 on Sunday. On Friday, there will be a Welcome Pizza Party. Most rooms are double occupancy at […]
- [Durango, Colorado](https://ameaningfullife.us/durango/): John will be back in Durango October 3-5! Monday, October 3rd at 5:30 pm – John will be the guest teacher at the Durango Dharma Center. After the teaching he will be available to sign copies of his new book, The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life. There will be copies available for purchase. Tuesday, October 4th at 6:30 pm – John will be at the Durango Public Library giving a talk on practices that we can put into practice to start cultivating more inner peace, resiliency, and genuine happiness. Bring your copy of his book to have it signed! Wednesday, […]
- [Four Keys of Living Mindfully: Tools to Cultivate Genuine Happiness in Daily Life](https://ameaningfullife.us/norman/): A few photos from previous retreats with John This Four Keys of Living Mindfully retreat is being offered by John at a reduced rate to benefit the Way of Compassion Foundation. The retreat will include teachings that combine the practice of meditation and the practical application of mindfulness in daily life. It is designed to help you to live your life with attention and intention, cultivating the skills that empower you to make healthy choices that are in alignment with your values and are meaningful to you. The retreat is designed to be practical, universal and very accessible, allowing anyone, with or without a […]
- [John's Ohio Schedule](https://ameaningfullife.us/ohio/): John will be back in Ohio November 16th through the 20th Findlay Wednesday, November 16th:  Saturday and Sunday, November 19th and 20th: Tiffin Thursday, November 17th  For details and more information on all the Tiffin events, contact Joe Moore at jmoore17@woh.rr.com or call 567-230-0249. Sylvania John on his motivation for writing The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life Learn more about The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life and order signed copies – The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life.  
- [John Bruna returns to Harmony in Life in Sylvania, Ohio - November 18th](https://ameaningfullife.us/sylvania/): Cultivating Genuine Happiness in Daily Life – Talk and Book Signing Join former Tibetan Buddhist monk, John Bruna, author of The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life, as he shares key insights and practices that anyone can put into practice immediately to start cultivating genuine happiness in their own lives. John will highlight the distinctions and confusion between stimulus driven pleasure and genuine happiness. Genuine happiness is a state of inner flourishing, well-being, peace, and resiliency that can pervade even our most difficult and challenging experiences. John Bruna is an author, educator, counselor, and mindfulness and Dharma teacher. He is the […]
- [Four Keys of Living Mindfully](https://ameaningfullife.us/4-keys-liverpool/): A few photos from a previous retreat at the Liverpool Art Center This Four Keys of Living Mindfully retreat is being offered by John at a reduced rate to benefit the Way of Compassion Foundation. The retreat will include teachings that combine the practice of meditation and the practical application of mindfulness in daily life. It is designed to help you to live your life with attention and intention, cultivating the skills that empower you to make healthy choices that are in alignment with your values and are meaningful to you. The retreat is designed to be practical, universal and very accessible, allowing anyone, […]
- [Central New York - Sept 14-18](https://ameaningfullife.us/cny/): Schedule Wednesday, September 14th at 6:30 pm – Mindfulness and the 11th Step, talk and book signing with John. Hosted by Unity of Syracuse. Location: Unity of Syracuse, 300 W Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY 13207. For more information, visit Unity of Syracuse or call (315) 492-0330.  Thursday, September 15th at noon – John will speaking and signing books at Syracuse University.  The program is hosted by the Syracuse University Student Buddhist Association and the title of the talk is Cultivating Genuine Happiness: The Essence of Dharma Practice. Location: Hall of Languages, Room 500. Here is a link to the campus map, the […]
- [Explore Booksellers in Aspen](https://ameaningfullife.us/explore-booksellers/): August 23rd at 5:30 pm – Join us on Tuesday evening at Explore Booksellers for a talk and book signing with John Bruna. In addition to signing his new book, The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life: The Essence of Mindfulness, John Bruna will give a talk highlighting key tools to help you cultivate well-being, resiliency and genuine happiness. Explore Booksellers – 221 E Main St, Aspen, Colorado 81611 – Phone: (970) 925-5336 Reviews “In The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life, John Bruna sheds clear light on the difference between hedonic pleasure and genuine well-being. While Albert Einstein compares the pursuit of the […]
- [Kauai Events - September 2-3](https://ameaningfullife.us/kauai/): It will be an absolute pleasure to combine an anniversary trip to Kauai with a couple of events to visit with old and new friends on the island.  My wife, Laura Bartels, and I will be returning to Kauai for our second wedding anniversary during the first week of September.  Having taught on the island in the past, we wanted to make sure we were able to offer a couple of opportunities to share the book and offer a teaching. September 2nd, from 6 pm to 9 pm – I will be at Talk Story to visit with people and sign my […]
- [John Bruna at Barnes and Noble in Dublin, CA](https://ameaningfullife.us/dublin/): Saturday, August 6th at 2 pm – Barnes and Noble in Dublin, CA John Bruna, former Tibetan Buddhist monk and and highly regarded mindfulness teacher, will be at Barnes and Noble in Dublin, California for the launch of his new book, The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life: The Essence of Mindfulness. Join us as John highlights key insights to reduce stress and cultivate more inner peace, resiliency, and genuine happiness through living mindfully.  The talk will include a question and answer period as well as time to visit with John and have you book signed. To learn more about John […]
- [Prison Library Project](https://ameaningfullife.us/prison-library-project/): You can donate a copy of The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life to a prison library. For every $15 donation made, the Way of Compassion Foundation will be able to send a new book to a prison library in the United States. They will make all of the arrangements and ship the books.  All donations are tax-deductible. The prison libraries are in need of quality books that are meaningful and inspiring. The good people at the Way of Compassion believe that The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life will be truly beneficial, providing hope and empowering tools for change. They are already […]
- [Cultivating Genuine Happiness in Daily Life - John Bruna in Berkeley](https://ameaningfullife.us/sacredstream/): John Bruna at Sacred Stream in Berkeley – Aug 6th Join former Tibetan Buddhist monk, John Bruna, author of The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life, as he shares key insights and practices that anyone can put into practice immediately to start cultivating genuine happiness in their own lives. John will highlight the distinctions and confusion between stimulus driven pleasure and genuine happiness. Genuine happiness is a state of inner flourishing, well-being, peace, and resiliency that can pervade even our most difficult and challenging experiences. John Bruna is an author, educator, counselor, and mindfulness and Dharma teacher. He is the co-founder […]
- [Wisdom of a Meaningful Life Launch Party and Signing](https://ameaningfullife.us/launch/): Special Event – July 25th Join us on July 25th at the Third Street Center in Carbondale for the launch party and book signing of The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life: The Essence of Mindfulness, written by local resident, John Bruna. This a very special event, as participants have an opportunity to receive personalized, signed copies of the book prior the official release date! John Bruna will give a talk on how living a meaningful life helps us cultivate genuine happiness, well-being and resiliency.  He will then be available to sign copies of his book.  For those of you that live […]
- [Programs and Talks](https://ameaningfullife.us/programs/): Hosting John Due to John’s range of education, training, and personal experience, he is extremely versatile and able to present skillfully to a wide range of audiences. He regularly works with teachers, therapists, recovery groups, adolescents, universities, and spiritual communities. Below is a partial list of some of the most commonly requested talks and programs. We are also able to provide customized programs and additional talks. If you would like to host a talk, book signing, workshop, conference, retreat, or another program with John, please email info@ameaningfullife.us. Speaking Topics John also facilitates workshops, retreats, and trainings. Recovery – John works with treatment […]
- [About John Bruna](https://ameaningfullife.us/biography/): A few photos of the precious life I am grateful to have lived. Greetings and welcome to my blog.  I hope you find it beneficial. I have had the wonderful opportunity to experience life through a wide range of conditions, meeting many wise and kind teachers throughout. It is my aspiration to share some of their wisdom with you with the hope that you find it helpful in living a truly meaningful life. Please allow me to share a bit about myself.  I currently live in the small town of Carbondale, located in the Western Rocky Mountains of Colorado, with […]
- [The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life: The Essence of Mindfulness](https://ameaningfullife.us/book/): A rich and multilayered guide that offers readers accessible wisdom and practical methods to cultivate deeper satisfaction in everyday experiences. In contrast to stimulus-driven pleasure, contentment comes from living a life of meaning that aligns with one’s values. The author identifies the common traps people fall into looking for happiness that actually create stress, worries, and fears, and offers authentic mindfulness-based solutions to counteract them. The increasing popularity of secular mindfulness in the United States mainstream has unfortunately produced a variety of teachings that water down and misunderstand this important skill and approach to living. Mindfulness is often reduced to concentration exercises […]
- [Contact](https://ameaningfullife.us/contact/): John Bruna520 S. Third Street, Suite 14Carbonale, CO 81623 USA Email – john@MIRinstitute.org
- [John Bruna's Calendar of Events](https://ameaningfullife.us/calendar/): Access John’s YouTube Channel You can access The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life Podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Online Programs with JohnStart anytime, Self-Paced, Unlimited Access *For Buddhist teachings with John, visit the Way of Compassion Dharma Center.  Four Keys of Living Mindfully online course – While meditation is one key to a mindful life, there are other “keys” that improve the quality of one’s life, relationships, sense of clarity, and meaning. In this course, you’ll identify the four keys of mindfulness. You’ll learn how to develop the skills to integrate these four keys in your daily life and gain insight […]
- [Home](https://ameaningfullife.us/): John Bruna is the author of The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life: The Essence of Mindfulness, and a mindfulness and dharma teacher. He is the co-founder of the Mindful Life Program and director of the Way of Compassion Foundation. This blog was created to share insights to help people cultivate genuine happiness and engage in their lives with meaning and purpose. 


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