Finding Purpose in Adversity

The challenges and difficulties we face in life can be frustrating and overwhelming at times. Connecting them to a sense of purpose doesn’t make them go away, but it can give us a new perspective. This audio-only course is led by Dr. Cortland Dahl, a research scientist, meditation teacher, and Chief Contemplative Officer at HMI who spent eight years translating Tibetan Buddhist texts before getting his Ph.D. in neuroscience. He’ll lead you through a guided meditation to help you practice connecting your current challenges to a big-picture perspective. You’ll learn how to identify the things that motivate and inspire you to find meaning in challenging moments. After this course, you’ll have a practice that can help you inject a sense of purpose into your mindset when things aren’t going your way.