Practical Buddhist Wisdom For a Happier Life

Ep 18: Friendship breakup (Ft Khema & Nalanda)

By Handful of Leaves | Dec 2, 2022 | 34 min read

When and how should we break up with friends? 4 persons, 4 stories of friendship breakup - being bullied, being in love with a friend whose attached, walking away from toxic circle, and healing old wounds.

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Ep 18: Friendship breakup (Ft Khema & Nalanda)

When and how should we break up with friends? 4 persons, 4 stories of friendship breakup - being bullied, being in love with a friend whose attached, walking away from toxic circle, and healing old wounds.

WW: 🤚”Stop prioritising happiness in life. Scientists say it hurts. ”

In life, we often choose what makes us feel good first and avoid the unpleasant. But scientists discovered that prioritising happiness can backfire and move us further away from being truly happy. But what exactly is happiness and how can we pursue it successfully? Here are two sharings that offer some answers:

1. Don’t chase happiness. Become antifragile.
2. Choose pain first

Charity used to be a burden as I felt like I couldn’t afford it.

Being charitable is not just about giving money and help to the needy. Charity is a form of giving to those around us and it is not just about material help. So, what is the true meaning of giving?

#WW: 😅”Nah, I played a small role.”: How often do we refuse praise?

Be humble. Don't claim credit. Heard this at work or during projects? How often do we undermine ourselves at work and amongst friends? Here are two stories today to help you take credit when it is due and how to remove hesistance
1. I don't deserve it, other people do much more.
2. Interrupting your what ifs

4 Hidden Ways To Have Deeper Conversations

Ever had a deep conversation when time flew by and you connected wholeheartedly with your confidante? Oddly, time froze and you were fully present. How can we create conditions for such conversations to occur?

Girl leaving with luggage. parents waving goodbye. Pursuing independence.

Ep 17: Pursuing independence without hurting our parents

Gaining independence is part of the adulting process. But living life in our own terms might not necessarily sit well with Asian parents. How do we navigate this journey without hurting them?

The Top 4 places for Forest Bathing & Nature Basking in Singapore – Why & Where?

Nature is calling out to us. But are we ready for its gifts? Ophelia muses on the lessons of impermanence inspired by nature. She will walk you through her favourite forest-bathing treks in Singapore.

#WW: 🚀 Kathina: A Buddhist festival concerning clothing you might not have heard of.

Buddhist Lent has ended. The 3 months of rainy season is an opportunity for monastics to strengthen their practice and not venture out of the monastery (as much as possible). This 3 months completion is marked by Kathina. Not sure what that is? Don't worry we got you covered! Here are two content you can digest. One on Kathina and the other on giving.
1. The history of Kathina explained by a Singapore monk in a witty manner
2. When should a gift be given?