"What's the Point?" – A Simple Answer to Life's Biggest Question | Lili Taylor

Dan Harris

Escaping the productivity trap, silencing the inner nihilist, and finding awe in the most ordinary places.

Lili Taylor is an award-winning movie, television, and theater actor. In the birding world, Lili is a board member of the National Audubon Society, the American Birding Association, and the New York City Bird Alliance.

In this episode we talk about:

  • Why humans are hardwired to connect with nature
  • What it means to "pay attention"
  • The role of listening and investigation
  • Antidotes to hopelessness
  • How to overcome obstacles in your meditation practice
  • Practical nature tips for city dwellers
  • The liberating concept of "autotelic" activities

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Escaping the productivity trap, silencing the inner nihilist, and finding awe in the most ordinary places.

Lili Taylor is an award-winning movie, television, and theater actor. In the birding world, Lili is a board member of the National Audubon Society, the American Birding Association, and the New York City Bird Alliance.

In this episode we talk about:

  • Why humans are hardwired to connect with nature
  • What it means to "pay attention"
  • The role of listening and investigation
  • Antidotes to hopelessness
  • How to overcome obstacles in your meditation practice
  • Practical nature tips for city dwellers
  • The liberating concept of "autotelic" activities

Related Episodes:

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here

Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here

Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Additional Resources:

Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here.

Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here! This episode is sponsored by:

Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/HAPPIER.

To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris

2026-05-08 46 min
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