"That's just the way it is" Have you been uttering that to yourself lately as you knock out from work? You might be stuck in the rat race. Recognising our "stuck-ness" is the first step into taking active directions to change our life's trajectory. The year has ended. What will you do in 2023? Here are two sharings to get you in a better state for 2023.
1. "That's just the way things are": Signs you are in a rat race
2. The curse of comparison
To our Christian readers and all that celebrate, Merry Christmas! In this season largely celebrated by Christians. Are there Dhamma elements we can take away from this celebration? We have heard stories from friends who are invited to Christmas events only to face attempts at conversion, leaving a bitter taste of Christmas. So can we see Dhamma in this festival? Here are two stories that may make you think different!
1. The role of spirituality and Christmas
2. Can Buddhists celebrate Christmas?
Stock market's highs and lows. Is that similiar to our happiness? Can it be different? One monk shares about stabilising our peace while the other shares about seeing the good in us. Here are two stories for feeling less like the stock market! Two sharing to help you calm that stock market within you.
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
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
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?