the things you can see only when you slow down by haemin sunim

Maturity comes in not taking our thoughts too seriously and learning to curb ego and see the bigger picture. We musk ask whether it’s worthwhile if we make each other feel unhappy for the sake of defending our beliefs.

Being right is not as important as being happy together.

Controlling our overflowing passion is effective when we work harmoniously with the interest of others. Getting the job done well is more important that one’s feelings of doing a good job. On tempering eagerness: we make mistake of equating our own eagerness and effectiveness.Don‘t fight negative emotions, just observe and befriend them. It naturally transforms into something else, like a passing cloud. Negative emotion is not not a fixed reality nor defining part of yourself.The wave of emotion will naturally recede on its own if you’re not dwelling on it. When you have an unpleasant feeling, don’t grab hold of it and turn it over and over. When our mind rests, the world also rests. When we feel overwhelmed and busy, we are not powerless. The we reality that we experience is a small part of the universe that our mind chooses to focus. The ideas are not novel but we might find value from simple yet soothing words of wisdom. Each chapter starts with personal story, followed by quotes and calming visuals. Chapters covers various aspects: well-being, relationships with others, and spirituality. Haemin Sunim offers simple advices to navigate overwhelming life demands to connect with our inner peace. Wisdom and thoughts by Buddhist monk, Haemin Sunim, to practice mindfulness.

The things you can see only when you slow down by haemin sunim