181 - Redefining Kindness

In this episode of the Secular Buddhism podcast, I explore what it means to “be a lamp unto yourself.” Drawing from personal stories, including my time teaching paragliding, and Buddhist teachings on wisdom, I reflect on the journey from seeking external guidance to cultivating t ... Show More

In this episode, we continue our exploration of the Eightfold Path by diving into the second aspect of wisdom—Right Intention. We explore how intention functions like a compass, helping us navigate life with purpose and clarity. Rather than reacting habitually, Right Intention in ... Show More

In this episode, I share the audio recording of a Dharma talk I gave during one of our Sunday Zoom calls. The topic is Right View, the first step on the Buddhist Eightfold Path. Inspired by the book Nexus by Yuval Noah Harari, I explore the nature of truth and how we relate to it ... Show More

In This Episode, You'll Learn: How has science proves that practicing self-compassion is more beneficial than self-criticism How touch can be used as a way to activate the body's natural responses to self-compassion Exploring the myths of self-compassion and how it is a powerful ... Show More

What we offer each other is our truth, which includes all of our "stuff." We have to allow ourselves to be human. The way to the truth is through acknowledging the fullness of where we find ourselves to be, which is through our humanity and our divinity. See Privacy Policy at htt ... Show More

Je voudrais vous partager les critères que je vous recommande de regarder lorsque vous choisissez la personne ou la masterclass (l’époque nous permet des solutions modernes extraordinaires !) qui va vous aider à faire grandir votre relation, ou discerner si vous rester dans cette ... Show More

Many people find it difficult to exercise self-compassion, in part because we fear that being tender with ourselves will make us lose our edge. But Kristin Neff, PhD—who wrote Self-Compassion and The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook and is steeped in the field’s research—says tha ... Show More

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2204:Embracing your own needs isn't selfish; it can actually strengthen your relationship. Alli Hoff Kosik emphasizes the im ... Show More

Eckhart talks with a live audience about letting go of our false sense of self. He says when we base our identity on externals: our looks, what we do and where we live - that’s the ego. In that state, we’re either inferior or superior; never equal. True relationships become impos ... Show More

Pour pouvoir affirmer sa personnalité pleinement, il faut d'abord apprendre à bien la connaître et avoir une bonne relation avec soi-même. Dans cet épisode, je vous partage les clés pour pouvoir vous aimer pleinement et assumer tous les côtés de votre personnalité. ❤️ Hébergé par ... Show More

This week I was finally able to record an episode I wanted to do for a long time! I am speaking about self-awareness which, I think, is a very important subject for all of us. We often encounter people who seem not self-aware at all and spending time with them can be difficult, t ... Show More

Cohost Erica Chidi is joined by Tara Brach, a clinical psychologist, spiritual meditation teacher, and author. Brach’s new book, Trusting the Gold: Uncovering Your Natural Goodness, explores the fundamental value of connection and how to recognize the value in ourselves. Today, t ... Show More