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#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?

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#WW: 😪”Perfection is like death”: Is it bad to be average?

#WW: 😪”Perfection is like death”: Is it bad to be average?

In a society where 98/100 is often seen as not good enough, why do we do? We can chase that perfection which online influencers (linkedin/ instagram etc) showcase to us. Or we can perhaps be chasing what matters to us. So, is being average okay? Here are 2 stories to tweak your perspective
1. Is it bad to be average? Especially if we don't chase wealth?
2. Perfection is like death. There's no room for something to come in.

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#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

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#WW: 🤔Many people want to change the world and help others. But how do you do that?

#WW: 🤔Many people want to change the world and help others. But how do you do that?

How can we bring impact in this world? Is being a good spiritual guide the most important thing? Here are two stories to ponder over as we try our best to be a force of good in this world
1. How to make an impact? Light your own candle
2. It is not important to be a good fighter or a good spiritual guide. Here's what is most important.

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#WW: 🤢Plot twist: You are ‘the’ toxic friend. Here are 6 signs to avoid being one.

#WW: 🤢Plot twist: You are ‘the’ toxic friend. Here are 6 signs to avoid being one.

This month is one focused on mental health and mental well being. We often try to understand how we can support our friends. Plot twist: What if our actions are harming them instead? How can identify these signs and do better? The truth is less shocking than we think. Here's two stories to support our journey in becoming a better support!
1. 6 Signs YOU'RE the Toxic Friend
2. What to say and not to say when supporting a friend

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