We all have the same 24 hours in a day. Why is it that one person can accomplish so much more than another in those 24 hours? Buddhism teaches that everything comes down to the state of our inner lives. If our life state is joyful and determined, even a mountain is scalable in a day.
Today’s guest, Ayu Nakazaki, of Los Angeles, struggled with time management and tying her value to her achievements. Today, she tells the story of how she learned to understand time and self-worth from the perspective of Buddhism.
Cheat Sheet
08:49 Feeling like you’re not enough
10:14 Inspired to live with a sense of purpose
18:55 Chanting about time management
29:40 Comparing yourself to others
37:32 Is sleep the only factor in our energy?
47:12 The biggest factor in changing my life
References mentioned:
- The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, pp. 35–36.
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