Practical Buddhist Wisdom For a Happier Life
Ep 74: I’m Not Good Enough ft. Angela and Cheryl
Can you find peace by wanting it less?
In this episode of the Handful of Leaves podcast, hosts Cheryl and Angela sit down together for the first time since attending a March meditation retreat led by Ajahn Jayasaro, to unpack what the experience taught them once they brought it back into ordinary life. Both arrived quietly depleted — Angela nursing work burnout, Cheryl anxious and adrift after a company restructuring — and what follows is a candid conversation about what happened when they sat with that depletion instead of running from it.
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Ep 74: I’m Not Good Enough ft. Angela and Cheryl
Can you find peace by wanting it less?
In this episode of the Handful of Leaves podcast, hosts Cheryl and Angela sit down together for the first time since attending a March meditation retreat led by Ajahn Jayasaro, to unpack what the experience taught them once they brought it back into ordinary life. Both arrived quietly depleted — Angela nursing work burnout, Cheryl anxious and adrift after a company restructuring — and what follows is a candid conversation about what happened when they sat with that depletion instead of running from it.
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Welcome to Handful of Leaves, a Buddhist blog for youths seeking practical wisdom for a fulfilling life. Our mission is to share the teachings, reflections & practice of Dhamma in a relatable and accessible way for young people in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. By learning about mindfulness, compassion, impermanance and inner peace through our articles and resources, you can gain the tools to navigate through the complexities of modern life with grace and clarity. Join us on a journey to discover how this ancient wisdom can help us live life to the fullest with more meaning & purpose.