Tricycle Talks How to Stay Engaged without Burning Out with Daisy Hernández
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Apr 16, 2025 Daisy Hernández, a talented journalist and associate professor at Northwestern University, joins the conversation to share her insights on navigating uncertainty through the lens of Buddhist practices. She discusses how cultivating equanimity can help maintain balance amidst chaos, both in personal life and in journalism. Their discussion touches on the emotional toll of reporting, strategies to prevent burnout, and the importance of compassionate storytelling. Daisy also reveals her own equanimity cultivation practices, providing listeners with practical tips for mindful engagement.
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Understanding Equanimity
- Equanimity is balance that brings wisdom, not indifference or coldness.
- It allows presence without immediate reaction, enabling learning from emotions like anger or anxiety.
Meditation Builds Resilience
- Meditation cultivates equanimity, helping to pause and see things with clarity amidst turmoil.
- This practice builds resilience needed for sustained social or political action without burnout.
Daisy Hernández's Journalism Journey
- Daisy Hernández began as a daily reporter covering tragedies and regular life in NYC.
- Her background includes working on race, politics, and health inequities with deep personal engagement.