10% Happier with Dan Harris 3 Buddhist Strategies for When the News is Overwhelming | Kaira Jewel Lingo
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Nov 3, 2023 Kaira Jewel Lingo, a former nun in Thich Nhat Hanh’s Plum Village tradition and author of "We Were Made for These Times", shares invaluable insights on navigating today’s overwhelming news cycles. She offers practical strategies to combat doom-scrolling and emphasizes the importance of self-care during crises. Lingo discusses the necessity of mindful consumption of information and taking skillful action to alleviate suffering. Her reflections on Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings provide a compassionate framework for personal healing and collective resilience.
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Mindful Consumption
- Bring mindfulness to your news consumption.
- Ask yourself if it's truly helping or just hurting.
Consume Wisely
- If you must consume, choose wisely.
- Explore documentaries, art, culture, and stories from the affected region.
Self-Care in War
- Thich Nhat Hanh prioritized self-care even during the Vietnam War.
- He created retreat centers, recognizing inner peace as crucial for effective action.
