Secular Buddhism 69 - Sitting With Sadness
Apr 9, 2018
Explore the concept of sitting with sadness in Buddhism and how it applies to everyday life. Learn how Buddhism teaches individuals to address suffering and take skillful action. Hear a personal experience with sitting with sadness and the importance of not avoiding or distracting from emotions. Discover the value of embracing sadness and gaining skills to navigate life's challenges effectively.
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Pause to Avoid Reactivity
- Recognize and pause on your emotional reactivity to act more skillfully.
- Avoid passive resignation; addressing difficult situations helps start new, positive chapters in life.
Buddhism Encourages Skillful Action
- Buddhism teaches introspection but also emphasizes skillful action to address external sources of suffering.
- Acceptance in Buddhism does not mean tolerating abuse or harmful situations.
Sharing Sadness with Son
- Noah shared a tender moment when his son cried about missing their old house and they sat with sadness together.
- He showed his son how to express and explore sadness openly and honestly.