10% Happier with Dan Harris How to Keep Your Relationships On the Rails | Kaira Jewel Lingo (2021)
Mar 23, 2022
Kaira Jewel Lingo, a lay dharma teacher and former nun in Thich Nhat Hanh’s Order of Interbeing, shares her wisdom on nurturing relationships. She introduces the Beginning Anew practice, a transformative Buddhist tool for resolving conflict and deepening bonds. Listeners learn about its four steps and how even skeptics can benefit. Kaira discusses the significance of gratitude and appreciation, emphasizing personal accountability and effective communication as essential for healthy connections.
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Customizing the Practice
- Customize the practice; it doesn't have to be formal.
- Combine it with a treat, like a special drink or activity.
Watering the Good
- Expressing appreciation strengthens positive qualities in others.
- Focusing on weaknesses amplifies them instead.
Family Retreat Example
- In a retreat, families shared appreciations, creating a moving experience.
- Even young children were engaged, highlighting the practice's power.
