Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee BITESIZE | A Monk’s Guide To Finding Happiness & Cultivating Inner Peace | Haemin Sunim #595
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Nov 14, 2025 
Zen Buddhist teacher Haemin Sunim shares insights on finding happiness. He emphasizes the importance of inner appreciation over external validation. Letting go of control is crucial for mental health, and celebrating personal achievements can boost self-worth. Sunim suggests that helping others brings deeper meaning and joy. He highlights the power of solitude, recommending time alone and creating sacred spaces for reflection. Simple, universal practices can lead to enduring peace and connection.
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Ignore Other People's Opinions
- Don't ask what others have said about you; avoid seeking external opinions that derail your focus.
- Return to your original intention and keep acting in service of others if your aim is pure.
Others Talk About Themselves, Not You
- People project their own experience when they talk about you, so their words often reveal them, not you.
- Recognising this reduces personal reaction and emotional suffering.
Be Your Own Validator
- Let go of things outside your control by stopping attempts to direct others' thoughts or judgments.
- Become your own validator: write and celebrate the good you have done instead of chasing outside approval.
