10% Happier with Dan Harris Improving Your Relationships - Buddhist Style | Martine Batchelor
Aug 18, 2021
Martine Batchelor, a former Buddhist nun and author, dives into enhancing relationships through the Buddhist concept of vedana, or feeling tone. She discusses how emotional experiences shape our interactions, emphasizing mindfulness to improve communication. The conversation also touches on navigating relationships during the pandemic, personal growth, and the importance of gratitude. Batchelor highlights the role of feeling tones in recognizing our perceptions of others, promoting healthier, more engaged connections.
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Pandemic Practices
- Practice stability, clarity, and groundedness, especially during difficult times like a pandemic.
- Focus on appreciation for those who help and avoid stress.
Understanding Feeling Tones
- Feeling tones (Vedana) arise from contact with any sensory input and are conditioned by our perceptions.
- They are not inherent in the object itself, but rather a product of our individual experience.
Mangoes and Rhubarb
- Martine Batchelor uses the example of mangoes and rhubarb to illustrate how feeling tones are subjective.
- What one person finds pleasant, another may find unpleasant, highlighting the role of individual perception.
