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It's the 10% Happier podcast. I'm Dan Harris. Hey everybody, time for a bonus meditation. It is the first day of December, which means

we're getting into winter here in the northern hemisphere. A lot of us notice our physical and mental

rhythms change as the days get shorter and colder. Instead of fighting against this,

let's take our cues from my favorite Canadian, Jeff Warren, who knows how to lean into

hibernation vibes. A little bit about Jeff before we get started here, he has taught meditation

to suspicious journalists,

U.S. Army cadets, burned out caregivers, cops in Arizona, formerly incarcerated youth, virtuoso

pop stars, distractible teenagers, and every other conceivable demographic of free thinkers,

including squirmy six-year-old kids. He tries to do this in a way that is

rigorous and clear and adventurous. You can find out more about him at jeff warren.org. Here we go now

with my friend Jeff. Hi, this is Jeff. So every winter here in Toronto, I feel a bit more tired and moody.

And this makes sense.

In this meditation, we unapologetically embrace our winter selves.

Let's go.

Take a moment to notice where you are.

Maybe it's cold outside.

Maybe the light is low.

It's all good.

This is winter.

So let's get cozy.

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