

Pema Chödrön, Renowned Buddhist Nun, On Her One Non-Negotiable Happiness Strategy
99 snips Jan 3, 2024
Pema Chödrön, a renowned Buddhist nun and best-selling author, shares her wisdom on navigating life’s challenges with compassion and humor. She discusses how to handle difficult people while setting boundaries and maintaining a sense of ok-ness. Pema emphasizes the balance between love and assertiveness in addressing injustice, encouraging listeners to cultivate omnidirectional compassion. With anecdotes and reflections, she illustrates the transformative power of humor in finding growth through our failures and the interconnected nature of self-care and altruism.
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Managing Difficult Encounters
- Feel your emotions physically, not just conceptually.
- Use your breath to acknowledge and create space around them.
The Power of Feeling Heard
- Feeling heard can de-escalate tension in difficult conversations.
- Focus on listening to and acknowledging the other person's perspective.
Responding vs. Reacting
- In heated moments, refrain from speaking or acting impulsively.
- Use this pause to connect with your physical sensations and respond wisely.