How To Stop Fixing Yourself | Ayya Santacitta

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<p dir="ltr">Buddhist advice on the feeling of "I'm not enough," the voice that says "if I don't do it, no one will," and tolerating uncertainty without impatience.</p> <p dir="ltr">Santacitta Bhikkhuni trained as a nun in England & Asia, primarily in the lineage of Ajahn Chah and has also received teachings in the Shechen lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. She is committed to Gaia as a living being and resides at <a href= "https://alokavihara.org/aloka-earth-room/">Aloka Earth Room</a>, currently in San Rafael, California. She recently co-authored the book <a href= "https://www.windhorsepublications.com/product/what-are-you-waiting-for-pb/"> What Are You Waiting For? A Conversation about Buddhism between Two Old Friends</a>. You can find more of Ayya's teachings in <a href= "https://dharmaseed.org/teacher/278/?language_filter=1">audio</a> & <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7dngzqwKbOTolRv0jRxP3A">video</a> format, as well as <a href= "https://alokavihara.org/aloka-earth-room-events/">ongoing events in-person & online</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode we talk about:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why self-improvement might be the wrong goal entirely</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The upside of having your heart broken</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why patience isn't just for old ladies</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How to actually tolerate uncertainty</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The difference between reacting and responding</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What waiting in line can teach you</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The devotional practice missing from Western Buddhism</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What it means to become part of the Earth's immune system</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Get the 10% with Dan Harris app <a href= "https://app.danharris.com/membership">here</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Sign up for Dan's free newsletter <a href= "http://www.danharris.com/">here</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Follow Dan on social: <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5">Instagram</a>, <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FOA84J">TikTok</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Subscribe to our <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD">YouTube Channel</a></p> <p dir="ltr">This episode is sponsored by:<br /> Rosetta Stone: Visit <a href= "http://rosettastone.com/happier">rosettastone.com/happier</a> to redeem your 20% off Rosetta Stone Sapphire.</p> <p dir="ltr">Base44: Go to <a href= "http://base44.com/Happier">Base44.com/Happier</a> and sign up through our link to get 30% off the Builder plan for your first year.</p> <p dir="ltr">Scribe: Learn more at <a href= "http://scribe.how/HAPPIER">scribe.how/HAPPIER</a> and mention 10% Happier for your first month of Scribe Capture free on select plans.</p> <p dir="ltr">To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit <a href= "https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris">https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris</a></p>