Buddhability Buddhability Short: Are goals for the new year really that important?
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Jan 9, 2026 A lively discussion unfolds around the significance of New Year's goals and personal aspirations. Listeners are urged to reflect on the reasons behind their goals and consider refreshing them. The podcast explores how earthly desires can fuel enlightenment rather than hinder it. Transforming life's challenges into a source of happiness is emphasized, along with the power of chanting to convert worries into action. Ultimately, the message champions hope as an active choice, encouraging listeners to pursue their visions despite obstacles.
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Reconnect With Your Why
- Reflect on your "why" for each goal and redetermine if it still matters to you.
- If it doesn't, let it go and set a new, meaningful goal that renews your motivation.
Desires Can Be Fuel For Growth
- SGI Nichiren Buddhism teaches earthly desires can fuel enlightenment rather than obstruct it.
- Problems and suffering become energy for happiness when chanted about through Nam-myoho.
Break Big Goals Into Small Steps
- Break large, intimidating goals into smaller, doable pieces when they feel impossible.
- Redetermine and refresh goals mid-year to keep them challenging and exciting.
