BITESIZE | A Monk’s Guide to Finding Happiness (Even When Things Don’t Go Your Way) | Haemin Sunim #649

About this episode

Haemin Sunim discusses finding happiness and growth even in difficult times.

Today’s guest believes that even when things don’t go our way, there’s always an opportunity for growth and unexpected joy. Feel Better, Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Today's clip is from episode 476 of the podcast with Buddhist monk and author Haemin Sunim. Haemin is a Zen Buddhist teacher and the author of two Sunday Times bestselling books, including his very latest, the beautiful: ‘When Things Don’t Go Your Way: Zen Wisdom for Difficult Times.’ In this clip, we discuss the crucially important notion that we always have a choice in how we interpret and respond to life’s challenges even when things don’t go our way. Thanks to our sponsor https://heights.com/livemore Show notes and the full podcast are available at https://drchatterjee.com/476 Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore. For other podcast platforms go to https://fblm.supercast.com. DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for…

People in this episode

Host: Dr Rangan Chatterjee

Guest: Haemin Sunim

Topics covered

• happiness
• personal growth
• mindfulness
• Buddhism
• life challenges

Keywords

• happiness
• Buddhism
• personal growth
• mindfulness
• life challenges
• Zen wisdom

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Books & works: When Things Don’t Go Your Way: Zen Wisdom for Difficult Times

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