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3 Buddhist Strategies for When the News is Overwhelming | Kaira Jewel Lingo
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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- Being mindful of the kind of information we consume and how we consume it can help maintain our well-being amidst negative news.
- Taking care of our own well-being through self-care enables us to better serve others and contribute to relieving suffering.
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Mindful Consumption and Its Impact
Kaira Jule lingo discusses the importance of being mindful of the kind of information we consume and how we consume it. While it is natural to want to stay informed and show solidarity with those who are suffering, constantly indulging in doom-scrolling and hyper-arousal from negative news can have detrimental effects on our well-being. She suggests being honest with ourselves about the impact of our consumption and making conscious choices to engage with more positive and inspiring aspects of the situation. By immersing ourselves in art, culture, and stories from the affected regions, we can maintain a connection to humanity and find moments of inspiration and connection amidst the horrors.
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