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

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