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

#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

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

#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?

#WW: 😡’ That really pisses me off ‘- A monk teaches an unhappy woman about happiness

#WW: 😡’ That really pisses me off ‘- A monk teaches an unhappy woman about happiness

The world is smiling and you are in a bad mood...life can just suck that way sometimes. Such situations can make us feel worse especially in a contrasting environment. How can we approach such tough emotions when they arise? Here are two stories on negative mind states
1. Don't worry, be grumpy
2. Maturity and the way we look at ourselves