Running Away From Things Doesn’t Make Them Go Away

Markell Holliday II, of Atlanta, had a habit of running away when he didn’t want to deal with something. Through chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and applying Buddhist concepts, Markell felt empowered to take full responsibility for his life. He then could do what it took to transform his relationships—especially with his father.

Cheat Sheet

06:57 Enlisting in the military as an escape

10:34 Reconnecting with Buddhism at a low point

13:53 Back at home after living on his own

19:26 Why do I keep repeating these cycles?

23:35 Taking his Buddhist practice more seriously

28:21 You have the power to transform everything

33:55 The catalyst for changing his relationship with his dad

37:05 Meeting his life partner

45:33  Vowing to never regress again

53:55 The key to facing life’s problems

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