

Six Buddhist Strategies for Getting Along Better with Everyone | Sister True Dedication
127 snips Nov 20, 2024
Sister True Dedication, a Zen Buddhist nun and former BBC journalist, shares six powerful mantras that can improve relationships and communication. She emphasizes the importance of keeping misunderstandings 'dust free' and taking proactive steps to manage anger. The conversation highlights how these phrases can be adapted to modern interactions at work and home. True Dedication reflects on her transition from journalism to monastic life, infusing her insights with personal anecdotes that illustrate the transformative power of mindfulness and compassion.
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Mantras for Better Communication
- Use "mantras" to improve communication.
- These are phrases spoken aloud to shift conversations positively.
Be Present for Loved Ones
- Practice the mantra "I am here for you."
- Show up fully present for loved ones; offer presence, not solutions.
Express Appreciation Regularly
- Express appreciation with "I know you're there and I'm so happy."
- Verbalize appreciation; don't wait for a crisis.