How To Live - A Guide to Happiness & Inner Peace

Name: How To Live - A Guide to Happiness & Inner Peace
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Unlock Lasting Happiness: Master Mindfulness, Stress Relief, Emotional Resilience, Inner Peace and Mental Clarity

Created byThomas James

Last updated 6/2025

English

What you'll learn

Presence & Consciousness: Connecting with the present moment and experiencing the organic peace & happiness that it brings
The Egoic Mind: Allowing us to better understand how the mind operates under the influence of the ego
The Six Drivers of Presence: Drivers and qualities of presence which serve as a status check on our state of consciousness
Self-Awareness: The unconscious thinking patterns that lead to stressed & unhappy emotional states
Self-Discovery: The psychology behind our conceptual identities, perspectives, behaviour and beliefs
Self-Healing: How to acknowledge and dissolve negative thought patterns, and emotional pain
Self-Cleansing: How to clear the mind and cultivate inner peace
Internal-Guidance: How to allow for intuition and inspired thoughts to come in and provide meaningful guidance
Influencing & Helping Others: How to influence people to become free
Self-Mastery: Observe the mind’s attempt to pull us back into thought, and how to prevent complacency to remain present
Personal-Mastery: Incorporate understanding and practices into everyday life

Course content

7 sections • 52 lectures • 5h 16m total length

Introduction8:37
0 - Introduction
0:37 - My Journey
3:04 - Finding Peace & Happiness
5:05 - Why this Course is Important
5:37 - Finding Clarity
6:05 - General Happiness is Lower Than it Should Be
7:01 - Trusting a Deeper Intelligence
7:17 - Disconnecting from Negative & Fear-Based Thinking Patterns
8:13 – 8:37: Living in the Present Moment
Presence, Consciousness, Unconsciousness & Waking Up7:06
0:00 - Presence & Consciousness
1:50 - Unconsciousness
4:39 - The Egoic Mind Creates the Problem and Blames You for It
6:30 - 7:06: Waking up Spiritually
Clearing the Mind through Acknowledging Its Behaviour5:22
0:00 – Decluttering the mind
1:47 - 5:22: Don’t be a Jerk
Awareness Dissolves Thought Activity2:20
0:00 - Awareness Dissolves Thought Activity
1:51 - 2:20: The Upcoming Session on the Ego and Transmuting Pain

The Ego and Its Development8:56
0:00 - The Ego and Its Development
5:36 - 8:56: Growing up with Unconsciousness
Pain Body Triggers & Egoic Thinking5:03
0:00 - Very Positive Memories Were Experienced Whilst Being Present
0:42 - Pain Body Triggers & Egoic Thinking
2:50 - In the Absence of Problems the Mind Creates Them
4:16 - 5:03: The Ego Feeds on past Events
Egoic Reactions & Conceptual Identities7:19
Recognising the Destructive Nature of the Ego7:01
0:00 - The Destructive Nature of the Ego Which Thrives on Separateness & Conflict
2:39 - It’s Hard to Help Others When You’re Unconsciousness
4:27 - The Ego Wants Control
5:59 - 7:01: We Can’t Have Unity with Ego-Driven Separateness
Accepting the Present Moment & Knowing That We Are Not the Mind9:29
0:00 - Observing the Ego & Ego-Generated Thoughts
2:44 - Accepting the Present Moment and Being Present
7:55 - 9:29: Recognise That We Are Not the Mind & That Life Situations Will Test Us
Listening to Your Gut & Intuition5:20
Going Beyond the Mind7:20
0:00 - Walking the Thames, Travelling & Connecting with Nature
4:51: The True Meaning of Mindfulness
5:39 - 7:20: Deeper Intelligence Exists beyond the Mind
Bringing Awareness and Understanding to Painful Events7:07
0:00 - Bringing Awareness and Understanding to Painful Events
5:51 - 7:07: The Mind Is Responsible for Almost All of Our Problems
Our State of Consciousness Manifests in the World We Live In8:16
0:00 - Our State of Consciousness Manifests in the World We Live In
2:24 - Accept the Present Moment & Pain
3:13 - 8:16: The Rare Occasions Where You May Need to Take Action
Comparing the Conceptual Mind to Your Intuition5:09
Recognising Unconsciousness & Becoming Present4:39
0:00 - The First Step to Becoming Present Is Recognising Your Own Unconsciousness
2:05 - Presence Allows for Originality and Creativity
2:54 - 4:39: Come to Your Senses
The Answer to Who We Are Exists in the Formless Dimension7:22
0:00 - The Answer to Who We Are Exists in the Formless Dimension
6:05 - 7:22: Keep the Mind Clear by Letting Thoughts Go
Dissolving Pain with Awareness, Compassion and Forgiveness5:54
0:00 - Dissolving Pain with Understanding, Awareness, Compassion and Forgiveness
5:11 - 5:54: Breaking Attachment to Suffering
The Ego Looks for Short-Term Pleasure over Long-Term Gain3:48
0:00 - The Ego Looks for Short-Term Pleasure over Long-Term Gain
2:01 - 3:48: Alcohol & Presence
Stay Present and See How Life Unfolds7:06
0:00 - Presence Allows You to Observe What Used to Upset You
4:17 - Stay Present and See How Life Unfolds
6:30 - 7:06: Namaste

Re-Establishing Consciousness8:53
0:00 - Re-Establishing Our State of Consciousness in the World
5:39 – Don’t Worry about Pleasing Others
7:42 - 8:53: Your Own Spiritual Transition Helps Others
Your Own Spiritual Transition Helps Others3:57
Bringing Presence into the Workplace7:46
Commuting into Work10:02
The Origin of Thought & Remaining Present8:23
0:00 – Religion
5:13 - 8:23: Observe Your Mind’s Attempt to Revert You to Familiar Reactivity
Transcending the Old Identity10:34
0:00 - Changing our Relationship to Thought
2:15 – Critical Thinking
3:52 - 10:34: Transcending the Old Identity
Intelligence & Over-Using the Mind9:56
0:00 - Intelligence and Mind Activity
3:36 - 9:56: Imagining Outcomes Prevents Manifestation
Managing Time & Presence7:24
0:00 - Managing Time & Presence
1:23 - Working and Learning
4:03 - 7:24: Connecting with your Inner Essence
Managing Unconsciousness & Spiritual Leadership7:06
0:00 - Managing Unconsciousness
2:21 - Leading by Example
5:51 - 7:06: Don’t Block Your Own Happiness
Maintaining Presence4:11
0:00 - Stay in Touch with Your State of Consciousness
2:13 - Life Is about Waking Up
3:22 - 4:11: Being Comfortable in Pure Silence
Awakening and Staying Awake6:13

Requirements

No prerequisites

Description

The most comprehensive mindfulness course on Udemy

'How to Live: A Guide to Happiness and Inner Peace' is an easy to follow, practical, mindfulness course for beginners and those with knowledge in the space. I bring a straight-forward and humorous approach to what can be seen as a difficult subject to master.

Unlock the secret to lasting happiness with this transformative online course, inspired by the profound teachings and insights contained in the book 'How to Live: A Guide to Happiness and Inner Peace'. Dive into the art of present-moment awareness and learn to break free from the ego’s grip, chronic stress, and harmful unconscious thought patterns. This no-frills, plain-speaking course offers practical tools—meditation, nature immersion, mindful activities, and thought-awareness practices—to cultivate inner stillness, resilience, and joy.

Explore key concepts and non-concepts like presence, spaciousness, and the pain body, and discover how to navigate modern distractions, egoic relationships, and life’s challenges with clarity and compassion. Through engaging lessons, real-world applications, and reflective exercises, you’ll awaken to your true self, fostering deeper connections and a more fulfilling life.

Furthermore, the course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the ego, how the mind operates under its influence, and the "Six Drivers of Presence," which will serve as powerful reminders and pointers to help you obtain and maintain presence even in the face of challenging circumstances.

Perfect for anyone seeking meaning, peace, or spiritual growth, this course draws on timeless wisdom and contemporary insights to guide you toward conscious living. Sign up to transform your perspective, embrace the now, and embark on a path to authentic happiness and freedom.

Who this course is for:

People interested in mindfulness; foundation or more advanced
Overthinkers who want to know how to calm the mind
People struggling with depression
People that feel unsatisfied or unfulfilled in life
Those interested in spirituality, who want to hear a new perspective
Those seeking inner peace or who wish to be happier in daily life
People that wish to understand their own mind
Those that want to view mindfulness content that isn't overbearing or overly conceptual
People looking for practical solutions to enhancing mindfulness and inner stillness

How To Live - A Guide to Happiness & Inner Peace

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Course content

Introduction4 lectures • 23min

The Ego & Dissolving Pain through Presence15 lectures • 1hr 40min

The Six Drivers of Presence7 lectures • 19min

Activities to Raise & Cultivate Presence8 lectures • 58min

Supplementary Lessons5 lectures • 17min

Re-Establishing Consciousness in the World11 lectures • 1hr 24min

The End of Longing2 lectures • 16min

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