We’ve all heard about people who’ve left successful careers to pursue work that imbues their life with much deeper meaning. 

Dena Jackson is one of those people. Dena moved from public relations to become a comedian, a speaker, and a teacher of yoga. It wasn’t until something tragic happened in my life that I felt I needed meditation

“When my dad got sick and passed away that was the first time someone very close to me died. At that time I got into meditation because I realized how important it was,” continues Dena. “For me it’s about being able to come into the moment and not get lost in the past or worry about the future.

Continue reading the full intro to this episode here. 

Resources:

Dena's TED Talk: 90 % Of Yoga is Off The Mat.
Dena's meditation talk on Youtube.
Dena's podcast: The Ego Podcast

Meditation apps: Calm, Headspace, Insight Timer

Books recommended by Dena:
The Yogi Code - Yogi Cameron
The Power of Now - Eckart Tolle
Practicing the Power of Now – Eckart Tolle
10 Secrets of Success - Wayne Dyer
Recovery – Russell Brand
The Shadow Effect - Deepak Chopra, Debbie Ford, Marianne Williamson
The Universe has Your Back - Gabrielle berstein
Super Attractor – Gabrielle Bernstein 

Books recommended by Sheelagh:
The Art of Meditation - Matthieu Ricard
Meditation for Beginners - Jack Kornfield
Real Happiness: The Power of Meditation - Sharon Salzberg
Meditation is Not What You Think - Jon Kabat-Zinn
Real Happiness At Work: Meditations for Accomplishment, Achievement, and Peace - Sharon Salzberg
The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction To The Practice of Meditation - Thich Nhat Hanh
When Things Fall Apart - Pema Chodron

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