How To Stop Fixing Yourself | Ayya Santacitta
Buddhist advice on the feeling of "I'm not enough," the voice that says "if I don't do it, no one will," and tolerating uncertainty without impatience. Santacitta Bhikkhuni trained as a nun in England & Asia, primarily in the lineage of Ajahn Chah and has also received teachings in the Shechen lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. She is committed to Gaia as a living being and resides at Aloka Earth Room, currently in San Rafael, California. She recently co-authored the book What Are You Waiting For? A Conversation about Buddhism between Two Old Friends. You can find more of Ayya's teachings in audio & video format, as well as ongoing events in-person & online. In this episode we talk about: Why self-improvement might be the wrong goal entirely The upside of having your heart broken Why patience isn't just for old ladies How to actually tolerate uncertainty The difference between reacting and responding What waiting in line can teach you The devotional practice missing from Western Buddhism What it means to become part of the Earth's immune system Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel This episode is sponsored by: Rosetta Stone: Visit rosettastone.com/happier to redeem your 20% off Rosetta Stone Sapphire. Base44: Go to Base44.com/Happier and sign up through our link to get 30% off the Builder plan for your first year. Scribe: Learn more at scribe.how/HAPPIER and mention 10% Happier for your first month of Scribe Capture free on select plans. To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris