A talk summarizing the Buddha's insights into one of the most pernicious catalysts of suffering, why self-improvement regimes invariably leave us disappointed and often with even more damaged states of inner esteem, and the psychologically sound practices to process emotional wounds.
A Sense of Purpose Versus Languishing: The Activities That Keep Us Sane, Healthy and Motivated
Too Much Stuff: Understanding Hoarding and Accumulation
Getting Unstuck: Both/And (Dialectical) Thinking Versus Either/Or (Black or White) Thinking
Anger → Resentments → Suffering; Mindfulness → Boundaries → Forgiveness → Relief
Reading Other People’s Minds: Mentalization, Understanding Other’s Intentions, and Why It’s Vital Coping Skill For Peace of Mind
Thriving in Relationships: Acceptance versus the Fantasy of Changing One’s Partner
The Role of Expressed Delight in Developing Healthy a Sense of Self
Letting Go and Moving on: Skillful Grieving After Rejection, Separation and Loss
Persevering Despite Setbacks, Obstacles and a Bombardment of Bad News
Self-Therapy: A Meditation Strategy to Orchestrate Impulses And Drives Towards Healthy Goals
Trauma Informed: Some Basic Insights And Strategies To Address in a Meditation Practice
Right Effort and Concentration: Understanding the Attentional Systems of the Brain and Developing Focus Less Prone to Mundane Distractions
Right Livelihood: The Pressures of Late Stage Capitalism While Seeking Fulfilling Work.
The Wisdom of Emotions • What Your Feelings Are Trying to Tell You
What Other People Think About YOU
Attaining States of Flow, being fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus or “in the zone”
Healthy Ego Function and Sense of Self in a Narcissistic Landscape
Dependency, Co-Dependency and Interdependency: Understanding the Differences and Addressing the Concerns
Cognitive Overload and Mental Fatigue: Understanding and Alleviating
Stress, Internal Conflicts and the Body in Pain; Psychosomatic Disorders; Contemporary and Buddhist Insights and Meditation Practices
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